Johnny Costa

Johnny Costa (born John Costanza; January 18, 1922 – October 11, 1996) was an American jazz pianist. Given the title "The White Art Tatum" by jazz legend Art Tatum, Costa is best known for his work as musical director of the children's television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 17, 1922 (Arnold), Died October 11, 1996 (Pittsburgh)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1955 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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Recordings (Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	103967	1/8/1958	Soon	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103968	1/8/1958	Clap yo' hands	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103969	1/8/1958	Lover walked in	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103970	1/9/1958	Mine	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103971	1/9/1958	Bess you is my woman	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103972	1/9/1958	Liza	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103974	1/9/1958	Somebody loves me	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103975	1/9/1958	Love is here to stay	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103976	1/9/1958	Someone to watch over me	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	103977	1/9/1958	Fascinatin' rhythm	First Modern Piano Quartet	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 26-35 of 35 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Costa, Johnny," accessed November 23, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/309944.

Costa, Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/309944.

"Costa, Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 November 2024.