Matty Malneck
Matty Malneck was an American jazz violinist, songwriter, and arranger, born on December 9, 1903, in Newark, New Jersey. He began his musical training at a young age, studying violin with his father and later attending the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Malneck's professional career took off in the 1920s, and he became a prominent figure in the jazz and swing genres. He was a member of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra from 1926 to 1937 and collaborated with notable artists such as Mildred Bailey, Annette Hanshaw, Frank Signorelli, and Frankie Trumbauer.
Malneck led a big band that recorded for major labels like Brunswick, Columbia, and Decca. His orchestra was featured on radio shows, including The Charlotte Greenwood Show and Campana Serenade, and appeared in films such as St. Louis Blues (1939) and You're in the Army Now (1941). As a songwriter, Malneck co-composed several hit songs, including "Eeny Meeny Miney Mo," "Goody Goody," "I'll Never Be the Same," and "I'm Thru With Love."
Matty Malneck passed away on February 25, 1981, in Hollywood, California, leaving behind a legacy as a talented musician and composer in the American jazz scene.
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