The Golden Age of the Accordion [Paperback]

Ronald Flynn (Author), Edwin Davison (Author), Edward Chavez (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 361 pages
• Publisher: Flynn Pubns; 3 edition (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962589918
• ISBN-13: 978-0962589911
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,456,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Golden Age" Invaluable, June 30, 2005

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Henry Doktorski (Oakdale, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Golden Age of the Accordion (Paperback)

Flynn, Davison and Chavez's "Golden Age of the Accordion"--a collection of articles about, interviews with, and letters from major accordionists, builders and repairmen in the United States and Canada who were active during the early- to mid-20th century--is an invaluable resource for the professional and amateur accordionist, and music historian and scholar.

As a musicologist and author, I have consulted the book many times when writing articles about the early pioneers of the accordion, and consider it an invaluable reference source. As a professional accordionist, I also enjoy browsing through the book and reading about the many fascinating careers of the great accordionists.

As the book is a collection of articles, letters, etc., occasionally there are some discrepancies. However the authors acknowledge this and wrote a disclaimer: "We have every reason to believe in the integrity and accuracy of the individuals who have submitted information for this book. Notwithstanding, there may nevertheless be a small number of facts, such as dates or names recalled after many years, in which future documentary information currently unavailable to the authors, might differ somewhat from the information printed in this book. . . Overall, however, we are confident that the reader will find this historical information about the accordion and its artists to be a fascinating and comprehensive account of the early days of the accordion as seen through the eyes of those who were destined to make that history."

I agree that the book is fascinating and comprehensive, and I congratulate the authors and publishers for performing a wonderful service for posterity.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Golden Age of Accordions, November 27, 2004

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G. Noppe (Chatsworth, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Golden Age of the Accordion (Paperback)

As an avid collector of vintage accordions, this is the best book on the topic that I have come across. Well written and informative, with many illustrations and photographs to supplement the text. A must have for any accordion enthusiast. Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, December 4, 2004

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Toti Estrany "1_Trobador" (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golden Age of the Accordion (Paperback)

What a wonderful book! I have a strong sensitivity towards the historic and the past, and from the moment I began reading the book I was transported to a time I wish I had known. There is also an excellent, and long, article in the back about the history of the accordion, from ancient reed instrument to the portable organ that it is today. It's worth reading.