About Lou McGarity
Lived 1917 – 1971 (aged 54). Lou McGarity was an American jazz musician and singer.
Robert Louis McGarity (July 22, 1917 – August 28, 1971) was an American jazz trombonist who was a member of the Benny Goodman big band during the late 1930s and early 1940s. After serving in the military, he was a studio musician in New York City who performed in clubs at night with Eddie Condon and the Lawson/Haggart band. He was member of the World's Greatest Jazz Band at the end of the 1960s.
Discography As leader Music from Some Like it Hot (Jubille, 1957) Blue Lou (Argo, 1960)
As sideman With Kenny Davern A Night with Eddie Condon (Arbors)
With Benny Goodman Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman: The Complete Recordings (Columbia)
With Urbie Green All About Urbie Green and His Big Band (ABC-Paramount, 1956)
With Bobby Hackett Creole Cookin' (Verve, 1967)
With J. J. Johnson J.J.'s Broadway (Verve, 1963)
With Jimmy McPartland The Music Man Goes Dixieland (Epic)
With Charlie Parker Big Band (Clef, 1954)
With the World's Greatest Jazz Band The World's Greatest Jazz Band Volume II (Douglass)
With Cootie Williams Cootie Williams in Hi-Fi (RCA Victor, 1958)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lou McGarity?
American musician (1917-1971)
When was Lou McGarity born?
Lou McGarity was born on 22 July 1917 in Athens.
When did Lou McGarity die?
Lou McGarity died on 28 August 1971 in Alexandria.
What was Lou McGarity's occupation?
Lou McGarity was a jazz musician and singer.
What nationality was Lou McGarity?
Lou McGarity was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou McGarity. https://biography.guide/lou-mcgarity/
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