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10 great accordion CDs
By an Amazon.com customer
Bandoneon Pure: Dances of Uruguay (Traditional Music of the World 5) - René Marino RiveroBandoneon Pure: Dances of Uruguay (Traditional Music of the World 5) - René Marino Rivero
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Beautiful and passionate solo playing in a tradition complementary to the Buenos Aires tango.
Guy Klucevsek: Free Range AccordionGuy Klucevsek: Free Range Accordion by Guy Klucevsek
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Guy is the great American accordionist straddling the classical and pop worlds, his music is full of joy and quirky humor. Hear him on this solo outing.
Brazil Classics, Vol. 3: Forro, Etc.Brazil Classics, Vol. 3: Forro, Etc. by Various Artists
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Great David Byrne collection of this hot hot! accordion-lead style from NE Brazil.
The Many Sounds of Steve JordanThe Many Sounds of Steve Jordan by Esteban "Steve" Jordan
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Jordan brings the button accordion to new levels of virtuosity in the loopy and wonderful Tex-Mex style.
The Palomino WaltzThe Palomino Waltz by Phil Cunningham
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Impossibly fast and fluid playing with every grace in place!!
No, Russia Cannot Be Perceived by WitNo, Russia Cannot Be Perceived by Wit by Terem Quartet
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I hope this is as good as their out-of-print RealWorld debut CD, 'cause St. Petersburg-conservatory-trained Andrei Smirnov tears up on the bayan accordion.
Bilbao Oo:OhBilbao Oo:Oh by Kepa Junkera
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Basque trikitixa wizard Kepa Junkera goes world-fusion on this mostly brilliant 2-CD set of collaborations with a who's-who of the world music scene.
Planet Squeezebox [1995]Planet Squeezebox [1995] by Various Artists
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If you want the most accordion for your buck, you got to get this 3-CD set of accordions from around the world, including examples from most of the artists above. Comes with fabulous 56 page book!