Ted Fiorito
Theodore Salvatore Fiorito (December 20, 1900 – July 22, 1971), known professionally as Ted Fio Rito, was an American composer, orchestra leader, and keyboardist, on both the piano and the Hammond organ, who was popular on national radio broadcasts in the 1920s and 1930s. His name is sometimes given as Ted Fiorito or Ted FioRito. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 20, 1900 (Newark), Died July 22, 1971 (Scottsdale)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1919 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, leader, piano, songwriter, director, pipe organ
Notes: Credited on some record labels as "Ted Fio Rito."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 351-375 of 515 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E31894-E31895 | 10-in. | Jan. 1930 | Hangin’ on the garden gate (Sayin' good-night!) | Jack Denny ; Mount Royal Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2069 | 10-in. | 7/17/1928 | Don’t cry, baby | Les Backer | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2246 | 10-in. | 8/17/1928 | King for a day | Les Backer | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2459 | 10-in. | 10/19/1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Ray Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2466 | 10-in. | 10/22/1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Danny Altier Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2468 | 10-in. | 10/23/1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Frank Sylvano | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2579 | 10-in. | 11/17/1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Ray Miller Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2587 | 10-in. | 11/21/1928 | I’m sorry, Sally | Eddie Dunstedter | Organ solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | XC3198 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 1 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC3199 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 2 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo (first title); with male vocal quartet (second title) | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC3200 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 3 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC3201 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 4 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC3202 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 5 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader, composer | |
| Brunswick | XC3203 | 12-in. | 3/28/1929 | Maytag special, pt. 6 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | C3206 | 10-in. | 3/29/1929 | You’ve never been blue | The Ambassadors [Wolverines] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | XC4215 | 16-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 8/28/1929 | Super Oil Heater Co. no. 1 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC4216 | 16-in. (35-1/3 rpm) | 8/28/1929 | Super Oil Heater Co. no. 2 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC4217 | 16-in. (35-1/3 rpm) | 8/28/1929 | Super Oil Heater Co. no. 3 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | XC4218 | 16-in. (35-1/3 rpm) | 8/28/1929 | Super Oil Heater Co. no. 4 | Ted Fiorito Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Brunswick | C1695-C1697 | 10-in. | 3/17/1928 | That’s what I call keen | Charley Straight Orchestra ; Frank Sylvano | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E1697) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C1728-C1730 | 10-in. | 3/19/1928 | Nothin’ on my mind (But the moonlight, the starlight and you) | Jimmy Joy Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (C1730) | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE384 | 10-in. | 12/27/1928 | I’m sorry Sally | Earl Burtnett Biltmore Trio | Male vocal trio, with vibraphone and guitar | composer | |
| Brunswick | LA985 | 10-in. | 3/30/1931 | What have we got to do tonight (But dance)? | Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | A128-A131 | 10-in. | 5/28/1924 | The little old clock on the mantel | Oriole Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | A132-A134 | 10-in. | 5/28/1924 | I need some pettin’ | Oriole Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Fiorito, Ted," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100081.
Fiorito, Ted. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100081.
"Fiorito, Ted." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Fiorito, Ted, 1900-1971 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n90671576
Wikidata: Ted Fio Rito - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1290968
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/19865204
MusicBrainz: Ted Fio Rito - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/96d16f27-48ec-4783-8325-c7e2bb2243d9
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