Joe Cerrito

Joe Cerrito is a highly respected accordionist. Besides training on the accordion with Joe Biviano and Bob Wilbur, he had an extensive music education in the U.S. Army playing both the accordion and horn in the 1st Army Band in New York City. His music credits include having worked with music legends like Steve Allen, Sarah Vaughan, Dick Contino, Myron Floren, Tony Dannon, Frank Marocco and Harry Belafonte.

Joe even played with the orchestra in the movie, “True Lies.” He has also had extensive experience playing for commercials. Best known as a jazz accordionist and improv specialist, he is also a composer and has compiled some jazz exercise books and modern arrangements with a CD. He continues to perform for parties, strolls in restaurants, and plays concerts at accordion clubs. He lives in Rhode Island and spends winters in Sarasota, FL.

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