Mickey Katz
Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfather of actress Jennifer Grey. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 15, 1909 (Cleveland), Died April 30, 1985 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, clarinet, composer, songwriter, vocalist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | D6VB-2063 | 10-in. | 5/6/1946 | Jones polka | City Slickers ; Spike Jones ; Mickey Katz | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter, vocalist | |
| Victor | D7FB-1378 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Hershele at the Boilesque | Mickey Katz ; Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-1379 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Hershele at the induction center | Mickey Katz ; Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-1380 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Yiddish square dance | Mickey Katz ; Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-1381 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Haim afen range | Mickey Katz ; Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-2141 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | Hershele at the wedding | Mickey Katz ; Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-2142 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | Tico rico (Tickle kitzel) | Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, songwriter | |
| Victor | D7FB-2143 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | The draidle song | Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | D7FB-2144 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | Chlo-e | Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet | |
| Victor | D7FB-2145 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | Tsatzki kozatzki | Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer | |
| Victor | D7FB-2146 | 10-in. | 12/2/1947 | Hensel un Genzel | Kosher-Jammers | Instrumental ensemble | leader, instrumentalist, clarinet, composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Katz, Mickey," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106373.
Katz, Mickey. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106373.
"Katz, Mickey." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Katz, Mickey - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91086066
Wikidata: Mickey Katz - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6838676
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/48409666
MusicBrainz: Mickey Katz - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/96b7fb30-4379-49e9-a5ed-205c1b6dabd2
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