Arcari, Angelo 'Andy' 27.jul.1907-27.oct.1994 Italy, San Biagio near Caserta - USA Florida, Fort Lauderdale
accordionist, 11.jan.1911 his family emigrated to the USA settling in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1933 graduated from Combs Conservatory Philadelphia, studied accordion with G Lazaroni in Italy and with private teachers in Philadelphia, since 1932 he appeared as accordion soloist in theaters, night clubs, concerts and radio and television broadcasts including over NBC, 1950 residing at 14 Merion Road in Philadelphia Merion with studio at 1807 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia ; son of laborer and amateur musician Biagio Rocco Arcari (Italy, San Biagio 30.apr.1875-12.jul.1936 Philadelphia) and Domenica Rossi (San Biagio 30.jun.1873-11.aug.1951 Philadelphia) ; 11.jan.1932 he married Julia Milone (NJ 30.sep.1912-22.nov.1995 Fort Lauderdale)

Title Parts


[] Accordion concerto. 1937
the first concerto written for that instrument
Andy Arcari, Pennsylvania SO / Guglielmo Sabatini

[] Pianola polka. Accordion
recorded by RCA Victor

[] Marie Marie. Accordion
recorded by RCA Victor

[] Jazzordian. Accordion
recorded by RCA Victor

[] Modernisms. Accordion
pub Mills Music Co.

[] Rollin' the keys. Accordion
pub Mills Music Co.

[] Changin' around. Accordion
pub Mills Music Co.

[] Jigg rhythm. Accordion
pub Mills Music Co.

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