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10-Dec-2010
‘14 Years Ago’ – Carmelo Pino’s Presidential Appointmentsby Rob Howard |
 On December 13th 1996 Accordions Worldwide reproduces a report about American accordionist Carmelo Pino’s extraordinary record of performing at successive inauguration balls for incoming U.S. presidents, from Lyndon B. Johnson to Bill Clinton.CARMELO PINO TO PLAY AT BILL CLINTON'S INAUGUARAL BALL, WASHINGTON - USA Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association When U.S. Presidents win an election, they celebrate at an Inaugural Ball. One of the most prominent bands at these state balls is Gene Donati's 18-piece group, of which accordionist Carmelo Pino is an often-featured member. Pino also serves as the band's assistant conductor. On 20th January, 1997, it will be the ninth such event at which Pino will be featured on accordion, beginning with the 1965 Lyndon Johnson Inaugural, followed by those of '69 and '73 (Richard Nixon), '77 (Jimmy Carter), '81 and '85 (Ronald Reagan), '89 (George Bush) and '93 when Clinton was elected for his first term. In addition, Carmelo Pino is a frequent entertainer at the White House where he has been called to play at festive occasions during the administrations of several Presidents. |