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Fred Katz
12+ albums
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* Born 25 February 1919, Brooklyn, New York Before he became Dr. Katz, musicologist and academician, Fred Katz contributed some priceless items to the space age pop archives. Let us review his c.v.: * Arrangements for Harpo Marx's "Harpo in Hi-Fi" album * Jazz cellist in Chico Hamilton's innovative combo with the young Eric Dolphy * The score for the Roger Corman cult black comedy, "The Little Shop of Horrors" * Backing soundtrack for Ken Nordine's "Word Jazz" albums * Original compositions for the early Tzadik/rad Jewish music album, Folk Songs for Far Out Folks * Original compositions to back Sidney Poitier's reading of excerpts from Plato Obviously, his tenure in the pantheon of this site is assured. Katz spent World War Two leading the 6th Army Band based at the Presidio, then joined the studio system in Hollywood, where he worked with vocalists such as Lena Horne and Vic Damone. He also performed on the side as a jazz pianist in local clubs, and through those gigs came in contact with many of the leading figures in the West Coast jazz scene. Folk Songs for Far-Out PeopleHaving studied the cello in school, Katz was encouraged to explore its possibilities as a jazz instrument through his work with Chico Hamilton. Hamilton was attempting to expand his repertoire beyond cool jazz and bebop, and Katz' classical training and interest in ethnic music provided the means to explore new areas. Together, they wove classical, Middle Eastern, and Asian
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albums
Katz and His Jammers
Folk Songs For Far Out Folk
Fred Katz and His Music: Soul Cello / 4-5-6 Trio / Fred Katz and His Jammers
4-5-6 Trio
The Music of Fred Katz
The Little Shop of Horrors
The Soul Cello Vol. 2
Fred Katz and His Jammers (Remastered)
Fred Katz and His Jammers
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Journeys Inside the Mind: The Dialogues of Plato - The Music of Fred Katz
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Little Shop Of Horrors (1960) - Original Soundtrack
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Classic Film Noir Themes and Jazz Tracks