Tony Dannon

“Tony Dannon Accordion Virtuoso” (March 24, 1924 – April 12, 2011) Tony Dannon was the ultimate musician, entertainer, composer, arranger, music coach, and teacher. As an internationally acclaimed jazz virtuoso, he played club dates in Detroit, Chicago, New York City and many other major cities across the United States, Canada and Europe. Born in Villa Latina Italy, Tony started playing at the tender age of three.

His God-given talent was recognized by his father (himself an accomplished accordionist) who started to provide lessons to his son and later Tony began studies with the great Pellegrini. Taught by these outstanding musicians and with much hard work and dedication, (practicing 5-6 hours each day, including an occasional slap on the hand by his father), rendered an accordionist who is considered to be one of history’s finest.

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