Fulton McGrath

Fulton "Fidgy" McGrath (December 6, 1907 – January 1, 1958) was an American jazz pianist and songwriter. McGrath played with Red Nichols early in the 1930s, then joined the band of The Dorsey Brothers, in addition to working extensively as a studio musician and in radio orchestras. From 1935-37 McGrath played in Lennie Hayton's radio ensemble, then played later in the decade with Bunny Berigan, Joe Venuti, and Chauncey Morehouse. After spending time in an NBC orchestra, he moved to the West Coast around 1943, where he worked on film soundtracks in Hollywood. McGrath was the father-in-law of Victor Feldman. His compositions include "Shim Sham Shimmy" and "Mandy Is Two", the latter of which was recorded by Billie Holiday.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 6, 1907 (Superior), Died January 1, 1958

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-017411	10-in.	11/24/1937	Autopsy on Schubert	Rhythmasters ; Larry Wagner	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BS-068702	10-in.	12/18/1941	Mandy is two	Californians ; Abe Lyman ; Billy Sherman	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	BS-071647	10-in.	1/19/1942	Mandy is two	Hal McIntyre Orchestra ; Penny Parker	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Columbia	32406	10-in.	2/10/1942	Mandy is two	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	composer
Decca	38301	10-in.	8/14/1934	Heat wave	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38302	10-in.	8/14/1934	By heck	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38303	10-in.	8/15/1934	Stop, look and listen	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38304	10-in.	8/15/1934	I'm gettin' sentimental over you	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38307	10-in.	8/15/1934	Long may we love	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38308	10-in.	8/15/1934	Annie's Cousin Fanny	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38309	10-in.	8/15/1934	Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jibe	The Dorsey Brothers		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38417	10-in.	8/24/1934	Lord, I give you my children	Johnny Mercer		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38418	10-in.	8/24/1934	If I could only read your mind	Johnny Mercer		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38419	10-in.	8/24/1934	The bathtub ran over again	Johnny Mercer		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39435	10-in.	3/20/1935	Mello as a 'cello	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39436	10-in.	3/20/1935	Mystery	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39437	10-in.	3/20/1935	Send me	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39438	10-in.	3/20/1935	Vibraphonia No.2	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39439	10-in.	3/20/1935	Nothing but notes	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39440	10-in.	3/20/1935	Tap room blues	Joe Venuti's Blue Four		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60438	10-in.	2/4/1936	I'm putting all my eggs in one basket	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60439	10-in.	2/4/1936	Yes! Yes! My! My!	Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60870	10-in.	3/5/1936	The panic is on	Connie Boswell		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60873	10-in.	3/5/1936	Mama don't allow it	Connie Boswell		instrumentalist, piano

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McGrath, Fulton," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101156.

McGrath, Fulton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101156.

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