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Name
|
Time
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mp3
file size
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| Musette
Polka |
20s
|
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| Tarantella
Abruzzese |
20s
|
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| Amelia |
20s
|
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| Schools
Out |
20s
|
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| Bambi
Samba |
20s
|
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| Spanish
Holiday |
20s
|
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| Bass'n
Boogie |
20s
|
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| Polketta |
20s
|
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| Butterfly
Fantasy |
20s
|
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| Samba
Polka |
20s
|
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| Junos
|
20s
|
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| Fuggi
Polka |
20s
|
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| La
Rondinella |
20s
|
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| Ettore's
Etude |
20s
|
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One
of the outstanding American Accordion Artistes, EUGENE ETTORE
had the good fortune to be born into the inside circle of
the Stateside musical merry-go-round. His father was a noted
vaudevillian and put the musical inclinations of his sond
under the capable guidance of a series of teachers who gave
him a solid grounding in Solfeggio, Harmony, Composition and
Musical Appreciation.
With such a good foundation of Theory, plus the professional
experience of running his own Trio, Ettore then developed
his bent for arresting and original Composition. World War
II gave the now rapidly rising Star an even wider practical
experience in many branches of the professional Musician's
life, including spells in Military and Dance bands, and the
responsibility of running a Special Services Radio Show Quintet.
Returning to Civilian life shortly before the war's end, Eugene
Ettore took over the direction of the celebrated Nunzio Accordion
School whole Charles Nunzio was still in the U.S.Navy. At
that time he composed his now famous "Bass'n Boogie".
Continuing his studeis of Theory and Harmony, Ettore then
started recording and forged ahead with his Composing activities.
Eugene Ettore was a friend of mine and dedicated "Spanish
Holiday" to me. I was a guest of Ettore's family in New
Jersey, USA, and Eugene took me around for my appointments
in New York - e.g. to Pietro Frosini in the broadcasting studio.
In this way, he became well-known to the leading accordion
personalities in New York, such as Pietro Diero, father and
son, and Charles Magnante.
From an Italian-American background, Eugene Ettore carried
on the accordion tradition of Deiro, father and son, and Charles
Magnante.
From an Italian-American background, Eugene Ettore carried
on the accordion tradition of Deiro and Frosini, but with
a very modern and individualistic style. The music in this
recordingranges from boogie to classical and is always colourful,
vibrant and exciting. |
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