Ted Dunbar

Ted Dunbar (1937–1998) was an American jazz guitarist, composer, and educator. He was a self-taught musician with a classical education in mathematics and pharmacy before fully dedicating himself to music. He collaborated with leading artists such as Tony Williams, Frank Foster, Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter, Billy Harper, Roy Haynes, and McCoy Tyner. At the same time, he developed significant work in teaching, influencing new generations of musicians.