Charles Magnante

Charles Magnante
BornDecember 7, 1905
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 1986 (aged 81)
Westchester County, New York, U.S.
GenresEasy listening - Boogie-Woogie - Jazz - Light Classical
Occupation(s)Musician, Arranger, Composer, Author, Educator
InstrumentAccordion
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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.