Teddy Brannon

A single-minded perception that the nickname "Teddy" comes only from "Theodore" has perhaps added to the shroud of obscurity surrounding a musician who, like many, should really be better known. Humphrey "Teddy" Brannon, emerging into New Jersey out of the wilds of Moultrie, GA, became a superb pianist, playing in rhythm sections in which there were members whose names would make the editors of jazz journals drool. He was also important to the doo wop scene, both composing and arranging numbers for several hit groups. Brannon's cousin, Babs Gonzales, did become somewhat famous...