Posts Tagged “Fred Katz”

  • Remembering Fred Katz

    September 11th, 2013 | Folk Songs for Far Out Folks, Fred Katz | admin | No Comments

    Fred Katz passed away over the weekend at the age of 94. We had the honor of getting to know him and work with him on several projects. Read his obituary here.

    In 2010, we interviewed Fred at his home. He told us his life story, his musical inspiration, and his reflections on his career. …

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  • An Intimate Concert with Fred Katz

    February 20th, 2011 | Fred Katz, Past Events | admin | No Comments

    During last summer’s Jews on Vinyl Revue at the Skirball, the audience went crazy for the world-renowned master jazz cellist, pianist, composer, and mystic Fred Katz in his first public performance in more than twenty years. Join this living legend as he returns to the Skirball for an intimate “living room” concert, looks back over …

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  • Fred Katz returns to the Skirball stage

    January 20th, 2011 | Blog, Events, Fred Katz | admin | No Comments

    During our show last summer at the Skirball, the audience went crazy for the world-renowned master jazz cellist, pianist, composer, and mystic Fred Katz in his first public performance in more than twenty years. Join this living legend as he returns to the Skirball for an intimate “living room” concert, looks back over his nearly …

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  • Johnny Mathis Honored at Skirball Show

    August 20th, 2010 | Blog, Fred Katz, Hedva Amrani, Sol Zim | admin | No Comments

    Last night was a magical evening for all of us at the Idelsohn Society. We were honored to honor the legendary Johnny Mathis, who became the first performer to enter the Idelsohn Society’s Canyon of Heroes due to his 1958 recording of the Yom Kippur opener, Kol Nidre. Mathis referred to the song which was …

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