Fred Katz

American cellist (1919-2013)

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Lived 1919–2013, aged 94United States

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1919–2013
Aged 94
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Sweet Smell of Success
1957

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Updated 2026-07-21

Frederick Katz was an American cellist and composer. He was among the earliest jazz musicians to establish the cello as a viable improvising solo instrument. Katz has been described in CODA magazine as "the first real jazz cellist."

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