Lou McGarity
Robert Louis McGarity (July 22, 1917 – August 28, 1971) was an American jazz trombonist who was a member of the Benny Goodman big band during the late 1930s and early 1940s. After serving in the military, he was a studio musician in New York City who performed in clubs at night with Eddie Condon and the Lawson/Haggard band. He was member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band at the end of the 1960s. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 22, 1917 (Athens), Died August 28, 1971 (Alexandria)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940 - 1958
Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, violin
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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 240 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 88391 | 7/15/1955 | Grace and beauty | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 88392 | 7/15/1955 | Temptation rag | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 88393 | 7/15/1955 | Sensation rag | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89585R | 4/4/1956 | The sweetness of you | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89688 | 4/2/1956 | Stompin' at the savoy | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89689 | 4/2/1956 | I'll be back for more | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89690 | 4/2/1956 | Blue Lou | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89691 | 4/2/1956 | [Unknown title(s)] | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89692 | 4/3/1956 | Lullaby in rhythm | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89693 | 4/3/1956 | Don't be that way | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89694 | 4/3/1956 | Hoopdee whodee | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89695 | 4/3/1956 | If dreams come true | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89696 | 4/4/1956 | Light and sweet | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89697 | 4/4/1956 | The blues made me feel this way | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89698 | 4/4/1956 | Cool and groovy | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89699 | 4/4/1956 | Happy and satisfied | Edgar Sampson Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89757 | 4/13/1956 | Ostrich walk | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89758 | 4/13/1956 | Livery stable blues | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89759 | 4/13/1956 | At the jazz band ball | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89760 | 4/13/1956 | Original Dixieland one-step | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89806 | 4/24/1956 | Bluin' the blues | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89807 | 4/24/1956 | Lazy Daddy | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89808 | 4/24/1956 | Mournin' blues | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89809 | 4/24/1956 | Skeleton jangle | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 89924 | 5/8/1956 | Reisenweber rag | Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McGarity, Lou," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106391.
McGarity, Lou. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106391.
"McGarity, Lou." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McGarity, Lou - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91089283
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