Fred Katz

American cellist (1919-2013)

Born: 25 February 1919
Brooklyn
Died: 7 September 2013
Santa Monica
Country: United States
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Fred Katz was a jazz musician who played cello. Fred Katz was born on 25 February 1919 in Brooklyn and died on 7 September 2013 in Santa Monica. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Folk Songs for Far Out Folk” (1959) to “The Little Shop of Horrors: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (1984).

Frederick Katz (February 25, 1919 – September 7, 2013) was an American cellist and composer. He was among the earliest jazz musicians to establish the cello as a viable improvising solo instrument. Katz has been described in CODA magazine as "the first real jazz cellist."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Folk Songs for Far Out Folk 1959

Fred Katz and His Jammers 1960

The Little Shop of Horrors: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1984

Also plays on

Albums where Fred Katz is credited as a sideman

1958	Carmen for Cool Ones — Carmen McRae	arranger, conductor
1963	Chico Hamilton with Paul Horn — Chico Hamilton	cello
1963	The Great Chico Hamilton featuring Paul Horn — Chico Hamilton featuring Paul Horn	cello
1970	The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby — Dorothy Ashby	mbira
—	Plenty of Horn — Paul Horn	strings

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Fred Katz play?

Fred Katz is known for playing cello.

When and where was Fred Katz born?

Fred Katz was born 25 February 1919 in Brooklyn.

What are Fred Katz's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Folk Songs for Far Out Folk (1959), Fred Katz and His Jammers (1960) and The Little Shop of Horrors: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1984).

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