Charles Magnante
Charles Magnante | |
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| Born | December 7, 1905 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1986 (aged 81) Westchester County, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Easy listening - Boogie-Woogie - Jazz - Light Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Arranger, Composer, Author, Educator |
| Instrument | Accordion |
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Charles Magnante (December 7, 1905 – December 30, 1986) was an American piano-accordionist, arranger, composer, author and educator. His artistry helped raise the image of the accordion from an instrument considered suitable only for folk music to an instrument accepted in many music genres.