Background
Blackton, Jay Schwartzdorf was born on March 25, 1909 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Jennie (Sporn) Schwartzdorf.
Blackton, Jay Schwartzdorf was born on March 25, 1909 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Jennie (Sporn) Schwartzdorf.
Student, Juilliard Graduate School, 1934-1937.
Assistant conductor, New York Opera Comique, New York City, 1927-1934; conductor, World Pet Association, New York City, 1934-1937; conductor, St. Louis Municipal Opera, 1937-1942.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, The Players, Masons.
Married Louise Holt, May 20, 1941. Children: Jennie Louise, William Jay.