John Serry Sr.
John Serry | |
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John Serry in 1967 | |
| Born | January 29, 1915 Brooklyn, United States |
| Died | September 14, 2003 (aged 88) Long Island, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Accordionist, Organist, Educator, Composer |
| Years active | 1930-2002 |
John Serry Sr. (born John 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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| You may hear John Serry Sr. with Nestor Mesta Chayres and the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra playing the bolero "La Morena de mi Copla" in 1946 Here on DAHR |