John Serry Sr.

American concert accordionist, arranger, and composer

John Serry (born John Louis Serrapica; January 29, 1915 – September 14, 2003) was an American concert accordionist, arranger, composer, organist, and educator. He performed on the CBS Radio and Television networks and contributed to Voice of America's cultural diplomacy initiatives during the Golden Age of Radio. He also concertized on the accordion as a member of several orchestras and jazz ensembles for nearly forty years between the 1930s and 1960s.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Accordion Method, Books 1–4
  • African Bolero
  • American Rhapsody
  • Consolation Waltz
  • Desert Rumba
  • Fantasy in F
  • Garden in Monaco
  • Glissando
  • La Culebra
  • Leone Jump
  • Petite Tango
  • Rockin’ the Anvil
  • Spooky Polka
  • Tango of Love
  • Tarantella
  • The Bugle Polka
  • The First Ten Lessons for Accordion
  • The Syncopated Accordionist
  • Uncle Charlie’s Polka