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Arthur Schutt

Arthur Schutt (November 21, 1902 – January 28, 1965) was an American jazz pianist and arranger.

Schutt was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, and learned piano from his father. He accompanied silent films as a teenager in the 1910 and was playing in a movie palace in 1918 when Paul Specht hired him to play in a band; he worked for Specht until 1924, including during a tour of Europe in 1923. He held positions with Roger Wolfe Kahn and Don Voorhees, and became a prolific studio pianist, recording with Fred Rich, Nat Shilkret, Frankie Trumbauer, Bix Beiderbecke, and the Charleston Chasers. From 1926-29 and again in 1931 he played with Red Nichols; he also recorded with Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey's orchestra (1928–31), and Benny Goodman. He recorded under his own name in 1929-30 as a bandleader.

Schutt receded from jazz in the 1930s, though he did play with Bud Freeman in 1939. He spent much of the 1940s and 1950s working in the Hollywood recording studios.

Schutt composed a jazz tune "Delirium" in 1927, which was widely recorded. In 1934, Schutt co-wrote "Georgia Jubilee" with Benny Goodman which, while a hit, was also recorded by Isham Jones's band. Schutt also composed the ragtime "piano novelty" piece "Bluin' the Black Keys", considered one of the most difficult traditional, period rags ever written.

Schutt died in San Francisco, California, in January 1965, at the age of 62.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 21, 1902 (Reading), Died January 28, 1965 (San Francisco)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, leader, composer, songwriter, harmonium

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 187 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W81058 10-in. 5/4/1927 Doin' things Eddie Lang ; Joe Venuti Violin and guitar duet, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81059 10-in. 5/4/1927 Goin' places Eddie Lang ; Joe Venuti Violin and guitar duet, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81118 10-in. 6/28/1927 Kickin' the cat Joe Venuti's Blue Four Jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81119 10-in. 6/28/1927 Beatin' the dog Joe Venuti's Blue Four Jazz/dance quartet instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81296 10-in. 8/30/1927 Imagination Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81297 10-in. 8/30/1927 Feelin' no pain Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81298 10-in. 8/30/1927 Original Dixieland one-step Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81413 10-in. 9/1/1927 My gal Sal Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81414 10-in. 9/1/1927 Honolulu blues Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W81415 10-in. 9/1/1927 The new twister Little Molers ; Miff Mole Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W400781 10-in. 6/12/1928 God's river blues Georgia Crackers ; Emmett Miller Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W401143 10-in. 9/18/1928 Sentimental baby Seger Ellis Male vocal solo, with violin and piano instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W401298 10-in. 11/7/1928 Fascination Arnold Brilhart Saxophone solo, with piano composer  
OKeh W401308 10-in. 11/10/1928 It's right here for you Tommy Dorsey Trumpet solo, with guitar, string bass, harmonium, and drums instrumentalist, harmonium  
OKeh W401753 10-in. 3/28/1929 Lover, come back to me! Arthur Schutt Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W401754 10-in. 3/28/1929 Piano puzzle Arthur Schutt Piano solo composer, instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W401834 10-in. 4/26/1929 Hymn to the sun Eugene Ormandy Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
OKeh W403275 10-in. 11/18/1929 My fate is in your hands Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403276 10-in. 11/18/1929 Take everything but you Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403277 10-in. 11/18/1929 If I'm dreaming (Don't wake me too soon) Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403583 10-in. 1/4/1930 I'm following you! Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403584 10-in. 1/4/1930 Have a little faith in me Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403585 10-in. 1/4/1930 Crying for the Carolines Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403796 10-in. 3/4/1930 Montana call Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
OKeh W403840 10-in. 3/10/1930 The moon is low Arthur Schutt Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
(Results 101-125 of 187 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Schutt, Arthur," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107368.

Schutt, Arthur. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107368.

"Schutt, Arthur." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107368

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