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08-Jul-2011
‘14 Years Ago’ – Day of the Accordion - USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Reported in the Accordions Worldwide news for July 4th 1997 was this interesting event with “an array of world class artists” and reported by accordion personality Thomas J. Collins who has now passed away.DAY OF THE ACCORDION, USA Contributed by Thomas J. Collins The annual "Day of the Accordion" which ended June 29th was a grand success. Accordionists from around the world gathered at the Seattle Center for a day of total involvement with reeds and bellows. The morning was devoted to competitive performances with awards presented by the distinguished jazz accordionist, Art Van Damme. The afternoon was an array of world class artists including Frank Marocco, Peter Soave, Ken Olendorf, Horace Lazzari and Murl Allen Sanders, almost all of whom received standing ovations for stellar performances. Among the visiting dignitaries were Eddie Chavez, renowned author of "The Golden Days of the Accordion", and Gus Merzi from Sydney, Australia. |