Accordionist Gary Morin has been specializing in Italian, French, Irish, German, Polish, Big Band, Jazz, Tangos and Eastern European music since 1976.

He studied accordion from 1971 to 1975 and went on to playing Weddings, Anniversaries, Holiday Parties right away. In January of 1976, after joining the musicians union, he began receiving many calls to play gigs.

Gary has been booked for numerous freelance jobs such as Weddings, Wine Taste events, concerts and many other events.

Gary has three CD's to his credit, including:

• "Andante Stroling Musicians" (Andante conists of accordion and violin/mandolin)
• "Andante Strolls Again" (Andante conists accordion and violin/mandolin)
• "Accordion Absolutely Straight Up".
• "Ladies Night Out" it's songs about women! "Laura" "Emily", etc. .
• Paul Harkins (Folk/Rock guitarist) CD
  featured on two tracks: Cinque Tera & Italia

Gary performs using a Bugari SE150 and a Sonola SS4 Ernie Felice model. The Bugari features limex mics and musette tuning.

In addition to the CD's, Gary has also released some new "Accordion Etudes" which include:

• Swiss Valley Polka
• Printemps et Fleur
• November Nocturne
• Carnivale de Musette
• Italia
• Noveno Paso

These pieces are available as individual song sheets or as a package. Six new ones are in the works also. Plans are also underway for new CD's to be released.

Gary is pleased to announce that this year he will be opening his new Gem Accordion School. This school will offer lessons for all levels, ages and styles. Please call or e-mail for lesson rates.

In addition to performing with violinist Rick Bieniek, Gary has been working with Jazz Guitar great, Bela Sarkozy from Lakeville Mass. Performin in a quartet, trio or duo, they are available for private parties, with the combo comprising accordion, guitar, uprigt Bass and drums.