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Concerts de Petri Makkonen, English Midlands Area – Angleterre
New Accordion Concerto Premiere by Peter Soave, California - USA
Nouveau livre, ‘Vintage Accordions’, Stockport – Angleterre
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Maigret Theme Music CD Released, Watford - UK8th KlezMORE Festival Vienna 2011 - AustriaViatcheslav Semionov Master Classes, Lausanne - SwitzerlandBCA/LSM Annual Concert, Birkirkara - MaltaPassing of Ken Olendorf, Seattle - USAJesús Mozo-Colmenero Performs Aconcagua Concerto by Piazzolla, Madrid - Spain‘14 Years Ago’ – News of an Accordion Concert in Tibet
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III International Competition, Sarajevo - Bosnia and HerzegovinaMary Tokarski Performs with the Hamden Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut - USA2011 Pigini and Excelsior Concert Tour Demonstrations – GermanyTony Kearney Gigs, London – UKCNIMA Accordion Master Classes, Noirmoutier – FranceDuo Nuevo Mundo Concert, Bogota – ColombiaStages par Frédéric Deschamps, près de Paris - France
Marco Lo Russo Plays At Dancing Show, Rome – ItalyRaúl Barbosa Concert and Master Class, Concepción - UruguayScottish Tango Ensemble Concert, Dumfries and Galloway – UKHHC Nufringen e.V. Accordion Orchestra Concert, Nufringen – Germany"Mas en Tango" Performances in November – Italy
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Jeff Lisenby - accordionist, composer, arranger, releases 7 new compositionZevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new musicFranco Cambareri releasing 2 of his new musicNovember Accordion USA News Online 1st NovemberNovember 2011 Diatonic News Online 1st NovemberNovember 2011 Accordion Russia News Online 1st November
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27ème Festival de Musique pour Accordéon, St Petersbourg – Russieby Rob Howard |
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 Le 27ème Festival International de Musique pour Accordéon 2011 a eu lieu à St-Petersburg du 4 au 6 novembre. Depuis le début du festival, le Directeur Artistique du festival est l’artiste Prof. Alexander Dmitriev (image de gauche).Les concerts du festival étaient les suivants : 4 novembre : Concert avec le duo Paris-Moscou, Domi Emorine et Roman Jbanov. 5 novembre : Concert avec le duo Alexander et Vitaly Dmitriev, et le duo Una sinistra 6 novembre : Concert de Gala, avec les vainqueurs des compétitions 2011, Artem Davydov, Vladislav Ilyin, Arkady Shkvorov, Anton Stachev, Vladimir Stupnikov, Vitaly Pugachev, Manuela Glock, Aleftina Nikitin, Alexander Kolomiytsev, Catherine Yupalaynen, Stepan Armasar, Alexander Pavlov, and Tom Hardaker. Le festival de St-Petersbourg donne un grand plaisir à un grand public, et est très populaire, comme le montrent les salles pleines. |
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Concerts de Petri Makkonen, English Midlands Area – Angleterreby Harley Jones |
 L’accordéoniste et compositeur finlandais Petri Makkonen jouera dans le Midlands en novembre. Petri Makkonen (1967) a étudié l’accordéon à l’Académie Sibelius à Helsinki, avec Matti Rantanen, et il a étudié la composition avec Heikki Valpola et Olli Kortekangas. Il a obtenu son diplôme en 1994.Petri Makkonena a composé un grand répertoire pour accordéon. Ses compositions sont souvent inspirées d’expériences personnelles et d’évènements particuliers de sa vie. Petri est autant à l’aise en tant qu’interprète qu’en tant que compositeur. Quelques-unes de ses compositions : Flight Beyond Time, Disco-Tango, ainsi que sa dernière oeuvreTango Toccata, qui a été présentée en concert par Grayson Masefield lors de la récente Coupe Mondiale, durant du concert des champions du monde. Grayson avait joué la première de cette œuvre quelques mois plus tôt. Programme de Petri Makonne : 14 November 8pm – Club Accord, Catshill Social Club, 13a Meadow Road, Catshill, nr. Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 0JJ. November 15th, 7.30pm - Crescent Theatre, 20 Sheepcote St, Birmingham B16 8AE November 18th, 7.30pm - Barnt Green Friends Meeting House, 6 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, Worcestershire, B45 8NR. Pour plus d’informtaions: Red Bike CD est disponible chez Petri Makkonen |
New Accordion Concerto Premiere by Peter Soave, California - USAby Rob Howard |
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 L’accordéoniste Peter Soave présentera la première mondiale d’un nouvrau concerto pour accordéon par un compositeur d’origine slovène Max Simoncic, avec l’Orchestre Symphonique de Stockholm dirigé par Peter Jagge. Les dates des représentations sont les suivanets : Jeudi 10 novembre. 20h Samedi 12 novembre, 18h à l’auditorium Atherton, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, California. Les mouvements du concerto sont nommés “Villains, clowns and heroes; Reminiscence, et Prologue et Dances. » Il y aura également une séance de disucssion de 45 minutes avant chaque concert, « Meet the Maestro ». Peter Soave donnera également un masterclass le vendredi 11 novembre, de 17 à 19h, à the University of the Pacific Recital Hall. Pour plus d’infos: Peter Soave: info@petersoave.com |
Nouveau livre, ‘Vintage Accordions’, Stockport – Angleterreby Harley Jones |
 Un nouveau livre, “Vintage Accordions”, disponible dès le 1er novembre, est une histoire tout en couleur qui raconte l’histoire de l’accordéon, du début du 19me siècle jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Il contient plus de 300 images, et informations. Ce livre est sorti en édition limitée, format A4, 60 pages, ainsi qu’une couverture « en dur ». Il coûte £10 + £2p/p (Angleterre). Commander chezRob Howard, 42 Avondale Rd, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 9NY, UK. Outremer p/p: £4 – EU, £7 – USA, Australie/NZ, Japon, ou autre– Uniquement des chèques en Sterling (à cause des frais de banque élevés lors du change). Paypal |
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by Rob Howard
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 The BBC TV series ‘Maigret’, starring Rupert Davies as the fictional French detective, was hugely popular in the 1960s. One of the most memorable features of the show was its catchy theme plus incidental music, played by accordionist Reg Hogarth with orchestral accompaniment. The Maigret theme, written by Ron Grainer, became a piece that many British accordionists would be frequently requested to play, even many years after the TV show ended. Reg Hogarth is also remembered by many for his years with the Mantovani Orchestra.An LP of the theme music from ‘Maigret’ plus numerous other TV and film themes written by Australian-born composer and pianist Ron Grainer (1922-81), recorded by Decca, has been released on CD by Dutton Vocalion. Titled ‘Ron Grainer & His Orchestra - The Maigret Theme & Other Film and TV Themes Singles’, the first half of the CD contains the original Maigret recordings, issued for the first time in stereo. The Maigret tracks include: The Maigret Theme, Bistro, Night Prowl, Petit Louis, Arlette, Golden Fleece, Getaway, Along the Boulevards, Lost Memory, Poker Face, Ginette, Thieves’ Den, Midnight in Montmartre, The Maigret Theme (reprise). The remaining tracks are other film and TV themes written by the prolific Ron Grainer. For further information email: info@duttonvocalion.co.uk |
by Friedl Preisl
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| The KlezMORE Vienna Festival takes place for the eighth time. For 15 days you can enjoy events in various theaters in Vienna (Porgy & Bess, Sargfabrik, Ost Klub, Tachles, Ehrbar Saal, Theater Akzent, Reigen, Metropol) and in two churches (Church Gaussplatz, Kirche am Tabor) the artistic approach with klezmer music and their possible interpretations and definitions. The 8th KlezMORE Festival Vienna 2011 will be completed with an additional program that negotiates non-musical aspects of Jewish culture and history, and their connection with friction (Vienna) of the past and present. Opening is on the 5th November at Porgy & Bess with the amazing New York a capella quartet Mycale and very danceable Vienna World - free music sensation NIFTY'S. For further information email Friedl Preisl: friedl.preisl@aon.at |
by Harley Jones
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 Prof. Viatcheslav Semionov, from Russia, gave master classes at the Conservatory in Lausanne, Switzerland at the invitation of Professor Stéphane Chapuis. The master classes took place on November 2nd and 3rd, involving students of the conservatory in the form of open lessons.In addition to the workshops, the Conservatory of Lausanne has now ordered the complete works of Viatcheslav Semionov for their library. 7 CD's and Music available online at Viatcheslav Semionov |
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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 The BCA/LSM 2011 Annual Maltese Concert was held on October 29th and 30th as part of the British College of Accordionists (BCA) 75th Anniversary celebrations.The event was organised by BCA Local Representative Rita Psaila at the St. Aloysius College, Birkirkara and present was the BCA Principal Raymond Bodell. Featured accordionists included the Santa Maria Accordion Band under the musical direction of Marthese Busuttil Cassar (LBCA-pictured left with Raymond Bodell), First Distinction Prize winner Grade 6 Cleve Zammit (picture left lower), and 12 year old guest Alexander Bodell (picture right lower- UK), who received enthusiastic applause for his performances on both evenings. |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea
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 Jazz accordionist, Ken Olendorf unexpectedly passed away on Friday October 21st 2011 in Seattle.Ken, one of the finest jazz accordionists in the USA, was the conductor, pianist and contractor for the Bob Hope Show and the Donald O'Connor Show, among other accomplishments. Ken was the first President of the Northwest Accordion Society and the founder of the Seattle Socials. He worked with many famous groups and shows, including the Ink Spots, Myron Floren, Clark Terry, The King Family, Bobby Vinton, Bobby Burgess and Cissy King, Ella Mae Morris, Rusty Draper, Norma Zimmer, Charlie Byrd, Cy Touf, The Harmonicats, Al Bolletto, Ike Cole, Woody Woodhouse, Mary Towne, Tiny Calkins, Norm Bobrow, Red Kelly, Art Doll, Corky Corcoran, Fred Greenwell, Floyd Standifer, Reino Moisio, Denny Mahn, Connie Haines, and more. Born in Chicago, Ken moved to Seattle with wife Barbara to raise their family. Ken was a proud father of four and friend to thousands. He will be deeply missed by all. |
by Raquel Ruiz
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 Accordionist Jesús Mozo-Colmenero performed on 22nd October, Astor Piazzolla´s Concerto “Aconcagua”, with the “Carlos III Orchestra” (OC3, Madrid) skillfully conducted by Manuel Coves to an almost full theatre. At the end of the concert, the warm reception by the audience inspired the Spanish accordionist to play an encore “Omaggio to Astor Piazzolla” by Vladimir Zubitsky for solo accordion, to show them his gratitude. For the final quarter of 2011, Jesús Mozo- Colmenero will play an assorted music program, with the cellist Angel Luis Quintana in “Teatro del Cabildo”, in Fuerteventura (Spain), “Teatros del Canal” (Madrid, Spain) as well as solo concerts in Valladolid city (Spain). Further information email: info@jesusmozo.com |
by Rob Howard
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| Tibet is a part of the world that rarely makes the news, but the Accordions Worldwide news for October 7th 1997 carried a short report of a concert featuring an accordionist called Zuo Ma. It would be good to have news of accordion activity in Tibet or of Zuo Ma. AN ACCORDION CONCERT IN TIBET Contributed by Wu Jie Ms Zuo Ma, a young accordion performer in the Lhasa Song & Dance Troupe from Lhasa City, held an accordion concert in the Worker Theatre, Lhasa on November 1st at 7pm. Ms Zuo Ma played accordion and electronic organ with a band to an enthusiastic audience of 500. The first half she played classical music and in the second half played in a lighter style. |
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by Harley Jones
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 The Academy of Music, University of East Sarajevo, and the Association of New Soundwill organize the third International Festival of Bayan and accordion in East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from April 25th to 28th 2012.The festival includes competition for accordion soloists, concerts and lectures by renowned accordionists, and exhibition of musical accessories. Dr Zoran Rakic of the Accordion Dept, Academy of Music, University of East Sarajevo, is the Director of the event. Requirements of the competitions in several languages are at: 2012 Sarajevo |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Mary Tokarski will be the featured soloist with the Hamden Symphony Orchestra (MD Vesna Mehinovic) on Sunday November 6th, 3pm, at the Hamden Middle School Auditorium, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut. Mary Tokarski will perform ‘Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra’, by Gary Daverne. This work is probably the most popular work ever written for accordion solo and orchestra (symphony orchestra or accordion orchestra). Mary Tokarski has recorded it on CD, Harley Jones on three CD's, and the work has been performed over 170 times since it was composed by Gary Daverne in 1987 with soloists Kevin Friedrich, Harley Jones, Bernadette Conlon, Mary Tokarski and others in Europe and the USA. The performances have spanned over 30 countries from Europe to Turkey to China to North America, Australian and New Zealand with a number of performances by Mary Tokarski. Mary was a guest artist at the 2009 Coupe Mondiale performing with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and composer Gary Daverne conducting. For further information: mary.tokarski@comcast.net |
by Rob Howard
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 There will be a demonstration of Pigini and Excelsior accordions by Giuseppe Gualtieri on November 9th, 3pm until 6pm, at the Akkordeon Center Pfister, Brunhamstr 22, 81249 Munich. This demonstration and concert is part of the 2011 Pigini Concert Tour in Germany to promote new Pigini and Excelsior models and the new Pigini catalog.Giuseppe Gualtieri studies with Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and has been successful in various Italian competitions and performed in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and now Germany. The list of 2011 concerts are: 09 November, Akkordeon Center Pfister, Brunhamstraße 22, München 81249 Tel: 089/8713840 10 November, Musik Center Pietsch, Biffachstraße 4, Bruchsal-Heidelsheim 76646 Tel: 07251/55816 11 November, Akkordeon Service Len Killick, An der Kirche 3, Worms 67550 Tel: 06242/990121 12 November, Musikhaus Hoppe, Sellerweg 20, Warstein / Belecke 59581 Tel: 02902/51171 13 November, Pigini Deutschland, Pre-registration required as numbers limited, Illesheim 91471 Tel: 0171/3880533 For further information email: ac-pfister@ac-pfister.com |
by Rob Howard
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 London-based Irish diatonic accordionist Tony Kearney has the following gigs in November:November 4th – Kindom, Kilburn, London November 5th – Botwell Club, Hayes November 6th - Ceili, Irish Centre, Camden Town November 12th – Mazenod Social Club, Quex Rd, Kilburn November 13th – Gregorian Arms, Jamaica Rd, Bermondsey November 19th – McGuires, Chapel Rd, Ilford November 20th – Ceili, Irish Centre, Camden Town November 26th – O’Shea’s, Luton November 28th – Greyhound, Peckham For further information email: starr63@gmail.com |
by Harley Jones
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 Famous teachers Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix (pictured) of the CNIMA J.Mornet music school lead master classes at Noirmoutier, Vendée, on November 21st to 25th and February 13th to 17th. The island of Noirmoutier is off the Atlantic coast of France in the Vendée department. For further information view the CNIMA J.Mornet website or email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
by Rob Howard
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 The highly accomplished Duo Nuevo Mundo - Lácides Romero (accordion) and Francisco Javier Rivera (clarinet) – perform in concert on November 5th, 5pm, at the Fundación Alzate Avendaño, Bogota.The program includes Slavonic Dance No 8 (accordion solo) - A. Dvorak, Hungarian Dance No. 6 – J. Brahms, Brejeiro (Maxixe) - Ernesto Nazareth, Escorregando (Tango Brasilero) – E. Nazareth, La Danza – G. Rossini, Hora Staccatto – G. Dinicu, Intermezzo No. 1 - Luis A. Calvo, Malvaloca – L. A. Calvo, Vicky - Marieta Sáchica, Emma (Habanera) - Carmen Manrique, Como p’a desenguayabar (Bambuco) - Jorge Olaya, Blanca - Juan de la Cruz Sánchez, A Yolombó (Pasillo) - Carlos Vieco, and Atardecer (Pasillo) - Carlos Vieco. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
Stages par Frédéric Deschamps, près de Paris - Franceby |
 Les prochains rendez-vous pédagogiques de Frédéric Deschamps se dérouleront en France à la Selle sur le Bied du 17 au 23 et du 26 au 31 décembre 2012. Au programme : découvertes des nouvelles techniques pédagogiques développées pédagogiques par Frédéric Deschamps comme la relation entre la compression de la colonne d'air et l'élasticité des claviers, le développement de la vélocité en favorisant les mouvements du corps plutôt que ceux des doigts, Canalisation d'énergies et motricité, développement de la mémoire tactile en limitant l'enfoncement des touches etc. Les cours sont uniquement individuels, publics ou a huit-clos et diffusé en Live streaming ou non on fonction du désir du stagiaire. L’intérêt d’être diffusé en « Streaming » est de retrouver la vidéo de son propre cours immédiatement après dans la bibliothèque de la Web TV, ce qui permet de mieux visualiser, comprendre et résoudre ses propres problèmes techniques. Vous pouvez dors et déjà visualiser plus d'une centaine de cours et master classes de Frédéric Deschamps pour vous donner une idée précise du contenu pédagogique de sa méthode de travail en regardant les vidéos de la bibliothèque de la Web TV "Deschamps Channel" à l'adresse : www.livestream.com/deschampschannel. La fréquentation des stages est très éclectique puisque jeunes et moins jeunes, Amateurs et Champions du Monde, musetteux et classicars se côtoient en parfaite harmonie dans un cadre familial et rural, en compagnie de Petar le Cochon de maison et de Clara Morgane l’Anesse de jardin. Retrouvez de nombreuses photos et commentaires des stages sur le profil FaceBook de Frédéric Deschamps. Rendez-vous et inscriptions : frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr |
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by Rob Howard
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 On November 5th, 8.30pm, accordionist Marco Lo Russo is a guest at the 6th dancing show Danzando nelle Diaspore, at the Teatro Sacricuori, Magliano Sabino 33, Piazza Vescovia, Rome, Italy.For further information email: dina.tomezzoli@alice.it |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 Argentinean accordionist Raúl Barboza will give a master class and concert on November 5th, 5pm, at the Casa de la Cultura, Concepción, Uruguay. He will be accompanied by Nardo González (guitar) and Roy Valenzuela (double bass).Raúl Barboza, from Buenos Aires, performs music that is a mix of Indian, European, and African influences, incorporating everything from chamamé to tangos, mazurkas, and waltzes, to the natural sounds of the environment and wildlife. The recipient of a Konex Prize as one of the five Best Figures in the History of Argentinean Popular Music, in 1985, Barboza has continued to explore new musical paths. |
by Paul Chamberlain
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 On Sunday November 13th the Scottish Tango Ensemble will be performing at Newton Stewart Music Club in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The group consists of: Paul Chamberlain (accordion), Tom Berry (double bass), Fiona Macleod (piano) and Gemma O'Keeffe (violin).The concert which is at The Cinema in the town, begins at 7.30pm and will feature a collaboration of four dynamic young musicians dedicated to bringing the wonderful music of the Argentine Tango to audiences throughout Scotland. They cover all styles of tango music from the classic Salon and Milonguera repertoire through to the Nuevo Tango associated with Astor Piazzolla. For further information email: info@myceilidh.co.uk |
by Gisela Resch
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| The Handharmonika-Club Nufringen e.V. accordion orchestra (conducted by Günther Stoll) perform in concert on November 13th, 7pm, at the Wiesengrundhalle, Nufringen, Baden-Württemberg, in Southern Germany. The Handharmonika-Club Nufringen program will include music by Rudolf Würthner, Adolf Götz, Hugo Hermann, Alexander Jekic, Hermann Illenberger and Hans-Günther Kölz. For further information email: info@hhc-nufringen.de |
by Harley Jones
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 "Mas en Tango" consisting of Salvatore Cauteruccio (accordion) Sasa Calabrese (bass), Fabrizio La Fauci (drums) are starting their winter tour. They have recently completed a large number of concerts, including participating in major festivals (Peperoncino Jazz Fest, Paola in Jazz, Festival di Castelfidardo, Suoni) and many others.The Trio;s performances are listed on the poster above. For further information email: info@salvatorecauteruccio.it |
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by Jeff Lisenby
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 Jeff Lisenby - accordionist, composer, arranger, releases 7 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Caruban Knights', catalog:jlisenby001, 'Ease On Down The Road', catalog:jlisenby002, 'Yesterdays', catalog:jlisenby003, 'Soliña', catalog:jlisenby004, 'Ring Of Fire', catalog:jlisenby005, 'Out Of Nowhere', catalog:jlisenby006 and 'A Spy In Tortuga', catalog:jlisenby007. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Zevy Zions
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 Zevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new music for accordion available for purchase online. 'Haydn's Serenade', catalog:zzions016. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase nline. 'Swing With Me', catalog:cfranco144 and 'Smooth Rockin', catalog:cfranco145. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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