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Nathaniel Shilkret

Nathaniel Shilkret (December 25, 1889 – February 18, 1982) was an American musician, composer, conductor and musical director.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 25, 1889 (New York City), Died February 18, 1982 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, director, piano, arranger, composer, organ, clarinet, celeste, session supervisor, songwriter, chimes, bells, lyricist, speaker, traps, pipe organ, whistling

Notes: Victor ledgers, 12/29/1919: Cikanoff and Kalkoff "to be listed as 'Vesely cikani' (translation: The jolly gypsies). Lab note: Mr. N. Schildkret [sic] plays clarinet under name of Josef Kalkoff."

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Recordings (Results 5451-5475 of 5494 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W490069 10-in. 5/14/1930 Down the river of golden dreams Selvin’s Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick E27922 10-in. 7/30/1928 Jeannine I dream of lilac time Allen McQuhae Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick E27984 10-in. 8/6/1928 Jeannine, I dream of lilac time Regent Club Orchestra ; Eddy Thomas Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) composer  
Brunswick E28306 10-in. 9/21/1928 Kiddie kapers Varsity Four Instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Brunswick E28404 10-in. Sept. 1928 Jeannine, I dream of lilac time Melody Makers Jazz/dance band, with vocal composer  
Brunswick E28655 10-in. 11/8/1928 Just a sweetheart Allen McQuhae Male vocal solo, with orchestra songwriter  
Brunswick E28664 10-in. approximately Nov. 1928 Kiddie kapers Collegiate Dance Orchestra Jazz/dance band songwriter  
Brunswick E29346 10-in. Feb. 1929 Blue waters Regent Club Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) composer  
Brunswick E29377 10-in. 2/27/1929 Some sweet day Bob Haring Orchestra ; Dick Robertson Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) composer  
Brunswick E29465 10-in. March 1929 Lady divine Colonial Club Orchestra ; Oliver Smith Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) composer  
Brunswick E29812 10-in. May 1929 Some sweet day Dick Robertson Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick XCL32146 12-in. Mar. 1930 National Refining Company, program L, pt. 3 Ace Brigode White Rose Gasoline Orchestra Radio transcription disc : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E32441 10-in. Mar. 1930 Down the river of golden dreams Castlewood Marimba Band Marimba band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick E32842 10-in. May 1930 Down the river of golden dreams Lew White Organ solo, with steel guitar and marimba composer  
Brunswick E32863 10-in. May 1930 Down the river of golden dreams Chester Gaylord Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick E33229 10-in. 6/24/1930 Down the river of golden dreams Robert A. Gardner ; Lester McFarland Male vocal duet, with guitar and mandolin songwriter  
Brunswick E20320-E20321 10-in. 10/2/1926 Dance of the toy regiment Joe Green Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick E20322-E20323 10-in. 10/2/1926 Dancing stars Joe Green Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Brunswick E20364-E20365 10-in. 10/7/1926 Tango Valentino José Moriche Male vocal solo, with orchestra arranger  
Brunswick C2439 10-in. 10/15/1928 Jeannine, I dream of lilac time Elmo Tanner Male vocal solo, with violin and organ composer  
Brunswick C3169 10-in. 3/25/1929 Some sweet day Frank Sylvano ; Wolverines, The [Fred Hamm Orchestra] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick LAE278 10-in. Sept. 1928 Jeannine, I dream of lilac time George Eckhardt Jr. Cafe Lafayette Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick PB462-PB463 10-in. Apr. 1928 Moments with you Jack Denny Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal effects composer  
Brunswick 1359W-1361W 10-in. 9/18/1925 Days of hearts and flowers Tuxedo Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Edison 8934 10-in. 4/18/1923 Fate (It was fate when I first met you) Criterion Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 5451-5475 of 5494 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Shilkret, Nathaniel," accessed May 9, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105692.

Shilkret, Nathaniel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 9, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105692.

"Shilkret, Nathaniel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105692

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