Accordion Band – Matt Tolentino

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For the creation of Accordion Band, Matt Tolentino drew his inspiration from selected accordion band charts published between 1935-1960 by Vitak-Elsnic Company.  Bringing this decades-old music back to life was tailor-made for this multi-instrumentalist and accordionist extraordinaire.

Tolentino has that rare skill of being able to be true to the original arrangement, while adding color to the musical image through his own interpretation and use of trills and flourishes. The result is a unique sound that demonstrates the beauty of these arrangements, the versatility of the vintage accordions and Tolentino’s musical artistry.

The CD contains the following selections:

Barbara Polka, Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffman, Rain Rain Polka, Flying Squadron March, Violets Waltz, Cherry Pickers Polka, Homecoming Waltz, Independentia March, Tinker Polka, Panis Angelicus, Emilia Polka, Under the Double Eagle March, Our Katy Polka, Londonderry Air (Danny Boy), St. Paul Waltz, Marceaux Brillante March, Minneapolis Polka