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Meyer Myron "Mickey" Katz (June 15, 1909 – April 30, 1985) was an American musician and comedian. He was the father of actor Joel Grey and paternal grandfather of actress Jennifer Grey.
Side A: 1. Toot, Toot Tootsie (Good-bye)2. St. Looey Blues3. Vus Is A Veib4. Hermendel's Koch-A-Lain5. Gehakte Mambo6. TzoreadorSide B:1. Old Black Smidgick2...
A great jewish yiddish entertainer.Biography"Mickey Katz (June 15, 1909 - April 30, 1985) was a U.S. Jewish comedian who received his first moments of fame i...
Mickey Katz (1909-1985) played clarinet, sang parody songs and was an important contributor to American Jewish culture. He is best known for his Parody songs taking well-known American folk and popular songs and changed the lyrics to express the experience of Eastern European immigrant Jews.
Mickey Katz's unique blend of Spike Jones, klezmer music, and Borscht Belt humor proved a successful formula for much of the space age pop era. Studying the clarinet as a child, Katz began a proficient performer and was playing with local bands in his teens.
MICKEY KATZ joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in September 2004. A native of Israel, he has distinguished himself as a solo performer, chamber musician, and contemporary music specialist. He...
Katz was born Meyer Myron Katz on Sawtell Court in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Johanna (née Herzberg) and Menachem Katz. Originally one of five children, Mickey lost an older sister to diphtheria when he was about four years old. [1]
