Lou McGarity

Lou McGarity
Birth name	Lou McGarity
Born	July 22, 1917
Origin	Athens, Georgia
Died	August 28, 1971
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	violin, singer
Associated acts	Benny Goodman

Lou McGarity (July 22, 1917–August 28, 1971) was an American jazz trombonist, violinist and vocalist born in Athens, GA, perhaps most noteworthy for his works with Benny Goodman throughout the 1940s. During this period and throughout his career McGarity also collaborated often with Eddie Condon. In the 1950s McGarity worked with artists such as Neal Hefti, Cootie Williams and Muggsy Spanier. McGarity also was a studio musician for Arthur Godfrey on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts television show.

Select discography

As bandleader

• Some Like it Hot (Jubille)
• Blue Lou (Argo, 1960)

With Benny Goodman

• Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman: The Complete Recordings (Columbia Records)

With J. J. Johnson

• J.J.'s Broadway (Verve Records)

With Jimmy McPartland

• The Music Man Goes Dixieland (Epic Records)

With The World's Greatest Jazz Band

• The World's Greatest Jazz Band Volume II (Douglass Phonodisc)

With Kenny Davern

Released	Album	Notes	Label
2001-05-01	"A Night With Eddie Condon"	Kenny Davern album	Arbors Records