Teddy Hill (December 7, 1909 – May 19, 1978) was an influential American big band leader and manager of the iconic jazz club Minton's Playhouse in Harlem. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Hill was a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in playing drums, clarinet, and both soprano and tenor saxophones. After relocating to New York City, he performed with the Whitman Sisters, George Howe, and Luis Russell's orchestra during the 1920s. Hill formed his own band in 1934, which gained prominence through performances on the NBC radio network and featured notable musicians like Roy Eldridge, Bill Coleman, Frankie Newton, and Dizzy Gillespie. His band was a regular at the Savoy Ballroom and even toured England and France in 1937.

Hill transitioned from band leading to managing Minton's Playhouse in 1940, a venue that became crucial to the development of bebop, showcasing talents such as Thelonious Monk and Kenny Clarke. He managed Minton's until 1969, after which he took over management of Baron's Lounge.

In his recording career, Hill recorded sessions for ARC in 1935, Vocalion in 1936, and Bluebird in 1937, producing a series of tracks that contributed to his legacy. On the personal front, Hill married Louise Welton in the 1920s, and they had a daughter, Gwendolyn Louise Hill, in 1930. After separating from Louise, he had another daughter, Beatrice Hill, with singer Bonnie Davis; Beatrice would later become known as Melba Moore.