Accordion Links

Accordion in PortugalThis directory gives a quick view of what the accordion means to musicians from all over the world - most sites are sorted by countries they come from. The descriptions have been quoted from the original pages or have been submitted. Some sites do not have an English version but free SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS are highlighted.

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   General information and directories

  • 1. Akkordeon Webring  DIRECTORY
    The webring for accordion players, clubs and all that has to do with accordions.
  • Accordion Yellow Pages  DIRECTORY
  • AccordionLinks.com  DIRECTORY
    A huge list of accordion sites, by Jeroen Nijhof.
  • Accordions Worldwide
    The largest accordion resource on the web.
  • JANPress Learning Centre
    A collection of how-to essays, tips and tricks articles, and various other writings of revelation for the accordion enthusiast.
  • Rootster  DIRECTORY
    A search for culture on the net.
  • Accordion-Search  DIRECTORY
    Search on popular subject categories as submitted by the site webmasters.
  • The Classical Free-Reed, Inc.
    A nonprofit educational and cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of the free-reed instruments in classical music, founded by Henry Doktorski.

   Free sheet music for other instruments


   Australia

  • Don Quattrocchi  SHEET MUSIC
    contributed most of his life promoting the piano accordion. During the 70’s he had the largest music school in country Victoria.
  • John Colville  RECORDINGS
    Puts the Ease In Squeeze - Accordionist, Concert Performer, Dance Musician, Session Musician, Workshop Presenter, Public Speaker.

   Austria

  • 1. Grazer Harmonikaclub accordeana  RECORDINGS
    Homepage des 1. Grazer Harmonikaclubs "accordeana Graz"
  • Deishovida  RECORDINGS
    is a group of musicians who re-feel the paths of living cultures where they always bump into new and exciting forms of musical expressions.
  • Original Stiefelbein Bluhs-Bänd  RECORDINGS
    Lyrics in german-Viennese-dialect with fine or often heavy irony accomplish full-power-music of guitar, accordeon and violin.
  • Wolfgang Dimetrik  RECORDINGS
    classical accordion - contemporary music, baroque, classic, tango.

   Canada

  • Acclarion  RECORDINGS
    Canada's only classical accordion and clarinet duo, performing virtuosic music from classical to folk. Site contains listening samples, bios, tour dates, and online CD store.
  • Musical Instruments of Canada
    This site offers a nice image of the stradella bass keyboard for download - and instruments for sale of course.
  • Zmarim - The Saskatoon Klezmer Band  RECORDINGS
    Music from Scripture, humorous Yiddish tunes, traditional Romanian horas and the energetic Israeli type, music from the Middle East, jazz, traditional klezmer, Broadway show tunes.

   Finland

   France

  • Bernard Loffet  RECORDINGS
    My work is quite unusual. I make and repair musical instruments in my workshop, mainly wind instruments like clarinet, oboe, saxophone, flute, bassoon... and I make and repair accordions.
  • Dorothy Lhoir  RECORDINGS
  • Jean-Luc Nest  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Music Publishing and Production.
  • Jerome Richard  RECORDINGS
    "His faults: too many qualities!" Frédéric Deschamps
  • Max Lhopital  SHEET MUSIC
    Accordeoniste - Auteur - Compositeur.
  • Musiques traditionnelles en liberté  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Music tunes (scores, MIDI and MP3 files), information (instruments, dances, costumes, etc...), a trad e-zine, music bands and dance teams, dates (workshops, bals folks, shows), discussion and exchange forums. By Paul Guieze.
  • Sara Alexander  RECORDINGS
    The voice of peace in the middle-east.
  • Yann-Fañch Perroches  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    For me the diatonic accordion and Breton music are universal. Swing, melancholy and harmony. "The power, purity and delicacy of his playing sends shivers down your spine..." Accordéon Magazine

   Germany

  • 1. Akkordeon Club Niederkassel e.V.  RECORDINGS
  • Akkordeon-Orchester Baltmannsweiler e.V.  RECORDINGS
    Let's make music for enjoyment to others and yourself!
  • Akkordeon-Orchester Hamburg-Eimsbüttel von 1949 e.V.  RECORDINGS
  • Akkordeon-Orchester Heider Spielgruppe Dortmund-Mengede e.V.  RECORDINGS
    Wir machen Freizeit zum Vergnügen - zu dem unserer Zuhörer und zu unserem eigenen!
  • Akkordeon Orchester jmk Ruppichteroth e.V.  RECORDINGS
  • Akkordeon Orchester Kuppenheim  RECORDINGS
    Unter Diskographie kann man mehrere Ausschnitte unserer beiden CDs anhören. Ansonsten bietet die Seite viel Information zum Orchester, Projekten, Repertoire sowie Veranstaltungshinweise.
  • Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling (Rheinland)  RECORDINGS
    Informationen über uns, unsere Konzerte und Aktivitäten (inklusive Terminplan und aktuellen Berichten mit Fotos), über unsere Musikkassetten und -CDs sowie unsere Mitglieder.
  • Alexander Balz  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Für Akkordeon-Orchester können Kompositionen und Bearbeitungen von Hans-Peter Balz bei mir angefordert werden.
  • Andrej Jedig  RECORDINGS
    Akkordeonsolist. Klassik, russische Volksmusik, Musette und Chansons, Piazzolla, Jazz-, Pop- und Rockmusik.
  • Angelica Paulic  RECORDINGS
    Akkordeon-Buch zum Hören und Spielen / Basics und CD :: Akkordeonmusik :: "place au soleil / accordeonsolo".
  • Braunschweiger Akkordeon-Orchester  RECORDINGS
    Auf den folgenden Seiten erfahren Sie alles Wissenswerte über das Braunschweiger Akkordeon-Orchester. Sie können sich auch einige Musikbeispiele von unseren veröffentlichten CD's anhören.
  • Das Blaue Einhorn  RECORDINGS
    Weltmusik, Chansons, Klezmer, Romalieder, Süden, Osten, Tango, Rembetiko, Fado, Konzert, Tanz...
  • Detlef Gödicke  RECORDINGS
    ist Akkordeonist, Bandleader (u. a. Hanne Hallers Begleitband New Fashion Band) und Mitinhaber des Musicland-OHZ. Mit viel Humorigem zum Thema Akkordeon.
  • Ensemble Libertango  RECORDINGS
    handles a large repertoire of Tangos, Milongas and Valzesitos. Our concert program centers around works of Astor Piazzolla.
  • Erster Freiburger Akkordeon-Club  RECORDINGS
    Vorstellung des Orchesters aus dem Raum Süddeutschland/Baden-Württemberg/Südbaden.
  • feinschwing  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Musik mit Folk und Jazz.
  • Halotria  SHEET MUSIC
    Spasslieder-Scherzlieder-Trinklieder, by Reinhard Bee.
  • Harmonikaring 1953 Berghausen e.V.  RECORDINGS
    Check "Archiv (Ton)" for recordings.
  • HHC Frickenhausen  RECORDINGS
  • In Search Of A Rose  RECORDINGS
    Folkpop 'n Irish beat music.
  • Lothar Meunier  RECORDINGS
    versteht es, mit Musikalität, Charme und dem Gefühl für die Wünsche des Publikums zu überzeugen. Akkordeonmusik von Hand gemacht.
  • Lutz Strenger  RECORDINGS
    spielt die Klassiker der Musette-Ära. Mit Schal und Baskenmütze überzeugt er seine Zuhörer - ob Piaf, Aznavour, Bécaud oder Montand - handgemachte "Musette à l'accordéon".
  • Michel Biehler  RECORDINGS
    Musik mit Melodie. Außer Musette und Swing Musette bietet Michel Biehler auch Balkan Music und Folklore von Irland bis Russland an. Aufnahmen finden Sie unter "Downloads".
  • Musicado.de  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Hier können Sie sich eine Auswahl von Partituren und Einzelstimmen für Akkordeonorchester kostenlos downloaden.
  • Original Hamburger Schorsch  RECORDINGS
    Professional maritime stage programme by Hans-Georg Beyer.
  • Søren Thies  RECORDINGS
    Klezmer, Folk, Musette, Chansons.
  • Steffen Zingel  SHEET MUSIC
  • Tino Jeschek  SHEET MUSIC
    Accordion compositions and arrangements.
  • Wolfgang Jehn  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    Akkordeonmusik original & international.

   Greece

  • Grigoris Belavilas  RECORDINGS
    Composer and accordion, keyboards and piano performer. Greek and Balkan music.

   Ireland

  • Alan Kelly  RECORDINGS
    is fast becoming renowned as a piano-accordion player par excellence.
  • Dermot O'Brien  RECORDINGS
    Singer, accordionist, songwriter, arranger, producer and sportsman. The list of his accomplishments is endless!

   Israel

  • Lior Navok  RECORDINGS
    wrote Blurred formations for classical guitar and accordion. MP3 samples are available.

   Italy

  • Emanuele Rastelli  RECORDINGS
    dedicates himself to various musical genres: Jazz, Musette, Tango, Brazilian, etc.
  • Mauro Savin  SHEET MUSIC
    wrote pieces for Diatonic button accordion.
  • Roberto Fuccelli  RECORDINGS
    His excellent versatility and brilliant performance allow him to present all kind of music varieties.
  • Rossano & Anna  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
  • Silvia Pagni  RECORDINGS
    performs in international concerts impressing the audience with her talent, contributing to the spreading of the accordion culture in the world.

   Moldova

   Netherlands

  • Accordéon Mélancolique  RECORDINGS
  • Henk Lippens / I PAZZI  RECORDINGS
    Italian music, French Musette, Gypsy, Hot-Club, Dutch songs, Spanish, Tango and Klezmer are skillfully and passionately performed, by accordionist/violinist Henk Lippens: Solo and with his Duo/Trio I PAZZI.
  • Orkest Polytour  RECORDINGS
    "Most sophisticated entertainers of the Tulip festival: The Polytour band, a quartet of musicians from the Netherlands, who performed each evening in the Dutch Café." Ottawa Citizen, Canada
  • Peer van der Burgh  RECORDINGS
    performs shanties, ballads, swing, musette and many more styles.
  • Thijs Hanrath  RECORDINGS
    I am a musician/singer. I play the accordion in the street, at marriages, exhibitions etc. I write and compose songs, poems, stories, cabaret...
  • Two of a Kind  RECORDINGS
    The musical show of Two of a Kind is an unique combination of musical styles and instruments and sparkling entertainment.

   New Zealand

  • Gary Daverne  RECORDINGS
    Gary Daverne was presented with the prestigious Scroll of Honour by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand "for his dedication and skill in his craft and for bringing the joy of orchestral music to the people."
  • Lionel Reekie  RECORDINGS
    has appeared as a soloist on stages in many countries including USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Silvio De Pra  RECORDINGS
    has an endless repertoire of international music from romantic European to the melodic masterpieces of Italy.
  • Tracey Collins  RECORDINGS
    Bonjour Paris is a blend of classical french and vibrant latin music which I think demonstrates the wonderful versatility of the accordian.

   Norway

   Poland

  • Jacek Grekow  RECORDINGS
    Classical to ethno jazz - latest CD Southern impressions. "What is the accordion like? Unexploited range of colours, like the organ, the wind instrument or perhaps singing like the violin, generally assimilating to any instrument." Zbigniew Kozlik

   Portugal

  • LusoTango Quintet  RECORDINGS
    Dedicated to Astor Piazzolla. Exciting samples, Flash required.

   Russia

  • Friedrich Lips  RECORDINGS
    Friedrich Lips  RECORDINGS FOR SALE
    is one of the most famous Russian bayanists, known not only in the accordion world but also in classical circles. Besides his concert activities he is also arranger, author and educator.
  • Sheet Music for Bayan-Accordion  SHEET MUSIC

   Spain

   Sweden

  • Hans Palm's Accordion Page  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    I'm specially fond of folk music but I've tried most styles. I've also composed a couple of tunes.

   Switzerland

   Ukraine

   UK

  • Leo McCann  RECORDINGS
    has become well established on the traditional music scene. His chosen instruments are the button box and tin whistles and he is recognised for his dynamic style and energy.
  • Nikolai Ryskov  RECORDINGS
    studied bayan with Nikolai Komissarov, Igor Siroyezhkin and Frederick Lips. His repertoire covers classical music, international popular music, French musettes and Russian folk music.
  • Sandy Brechin  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    has developed his own unique approach to the art of accordion playing and his innovative style is instantly recognisable.
  • Slim's Cyder Co.  RECORDINGS
    We are a band based in London (England) playing Goodtime music - a mixture of Country, Western Swing, R&B, and Rock 'n' Roll.
  • The Stationary Willberries  RECORDINGS
    Folk, Rock 'n Roll, Country, Blues and Cajun done the Isle of Man way.

   USA

  • 3 Leg Torso  RECORDINGS
    is an ensemble that has one foot in modern chamber music, one foot in Eastern European music and one foot that is always ready to surprise you by popping up in the oddest of places.
  • Balkanarama  SHEET MUSIC & RECORDINGS
    We're a bunch of Americans in Seattle whose passion is playing dance music from the southern Balkans: Bulgaria and Macedonia, mostly, plus a few tunes from surrounding countries.
  • Dan Mudry  RECORDINGS
    The idea for this page was dreamed up out of my love of accordions. Whatever you may play - Piano accordion, Button accordion, Concertina, Melodion etc. all are welcome!
  • DeLuxe Vaudeville Orchestra  RECORDINGS
    With one foot in the 30's and one foot on Mars, DVO is the ultimate self-contained Variety show band. Led by accordionist Lenny DeLuxe, they are a special group of talented, versatile, and really nice people.
  • Don Grzanna  RECORDINGS
    performs with the Don Grzanna Band, as a solo accordionist (Midi and acoustic) and as a pianist. Performing many styles of music, German music is his specialty.
  • Frank Mucedola  RECORDINGS
    The Frank Mucedola Sextette gives an instrumental treatment to some standard tunes selected because of their timelessness, rhythmically and tastefully arranged for easy listening.
  • Gypsy Strings  RECORDINGS
    "The Gypsy Strings would easily fit in a five star hotel or in a Russian restaurant in the heart of New York or even Paris." Weekly CD Reviews, Sidney
  • Henry Doktorski  RECORDINGS
    Pianist, organist, accordionist, composer, conductor, author, educator. "Real Musical Depth." The Washington Post
  • Kim and Dan Christian  RECORDINGS
    Dan and Kim have performed throughout the United States. No job is either too large or too small!
  • Leeron Zydeco Davis  RECORDINGS
    An upbeat, spicy blend of Zydeco, Cajun, Caribbean, Blues, Tex-Mex and New Orleans funk. The best in festive, feel-good roots music for live entertainment and edu-tainment event.
  • LynnMarie  RECORDINGS
    Nashville polka music recording artist plays a unique style of polka-folk music. This engaging and talented button accordionist is an energetic entertainer.
  • Michael S. Horwood  RECORDINGS
    As a composer of classical concert music, I have created over sixty original musical compositions in a great variety of vocal, instrumental, and electroacoustic combinations.
  • Peter Soave  RECORDINGS
    Accordion and bandoneon virtuoso.
  • Rootsworld JukeBox  RECORDINGS
    Artists and bands that feature the accordion or other free reeds.
  • Shawn's Kugel  SHEET MUSIC
    This site was set up as a resource site for those interested in Klezmer/Jewish Folk music and for interested parties to preview my band.
  • Stas Venglevski  RECORDINGS
    The brilliant artistry and musical virtuosity of Stas afford an expanded dimension in music and an innovative musical adventure to the audience.
  • The Bala Hounds  RECORDINGS
    "Good playing is reinforced by some clever arrangements and ... by the end of the trip they have a full net of good tunes." Dirty Linen
  • The Squeezebox Sound Clips Page  RECORDINGS
    Hopefully this will give those who play some sort of squeezebox, the opportunity to share it with the rest of the world.
  • The Wholesale Klezmer Band  RECORDINGS
    performs music for both Jewish and general audiences that expresses Jewish values of justice and peace.
  • Tin Hat Trio  RECORDINGS
    is an acoustic chamber group whose music is both skillfully honed and inspiringly spontaneous.

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