Zez Confrey

American composer and pianist Born April 3, 1895 in Peru, Illinois, USA. Died November 22, 1971 in Lakewood, New Jersey, USA. Some of his most noted works were [i]Stumbling[/i], [i]Kitten on the Keys[/i] and [i]Dizzy Fingers.[/i] He charted as a songwriter seven times in the U.S. between 1921-27, including three by him and his orchestra. He had a #1 as a songwriter with "Stumbling" by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra in 1922. His song "Kitten on the Keys" by Zez & his orchestra hit #5 on the charts twice--in 1921 and 1922 (first on Brunswick then on Victor). "Stumbling" covers by Billy Murray hit #4, #7 by Ray Miller & His Orchestra, and #15 by The Broadway Dance Orchestra, all in 1922. "Dizzy Fingers" by Zez and his orchestra hit #15 in 1927.

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