Charles Magnante

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 7, 1905 (New York City), Died December 30, 1986 (Westchester County)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: accordion, arranger, leader, piano, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 141 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-41630	10-in.	1/19/1928	Stella	Charles Magnante ; Anthony Torre	Violin and accordion duet, with guitar	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	MVE-47613	16-in.	10/2/1928	Revenge	Motion Picture Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Orchestra, with vocal chorus	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	MVE-47642	16-in.	10/9/1928	The awakening	Motion Picture Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Orchestra	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	MVE-47643	16-in.	10/10/1928	The awakening	Motion Picture Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Orchestra, with male vocal chorus	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	MVE-47644	16-in.	10/10/1928	The awakening	Motion Picture Orchestra	Motion picture soundtrack : Orchestra, with male vocal solo and vocal quartet	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71944	10-in.	3/14/1932	Nana nicha	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71945	10-in.	3/14/1932	No te arrugues, chile verde	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71946	10-in.	3/14/1932	Chupa caña	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71947	10-in.	3/14/1932	Vuélveme a amar	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71948	10-in.	3/14/1932	Divina Raquel	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BSHQ-71949	10-in.	3/14/1932	Cronista	Marimba Centro-Americana	Marimba band	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-017482	10-in.	12/8/1937	Scrivimi	Charles Magnante	Accordion solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-017483	10-in.	12/8/1937	Vieni, vieni	Charles Magnante	Accordion solo	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036628	10-in.	5/1/1939	You'll never take away my dreams	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036629	10-in.	5/1/1939	(Don't forget me) Dear little darling	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036630	10-in.	5/1/1939	Lavender cowboy	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036631	10-in.	5/1/1939	Johnnie darlin'	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036632	10-in.	5/1/1939	Don't cry, little sweetheart, don't cry	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-036633	10-in.	5/1/1939	My Mary Jane	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037367	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037368	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037369	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037370	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037371	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor	BS-037372	10-in.	6/15/1939	Songs under the sails	Artists vary	Dramatic scene, with male vocal ensemble and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion

(Results 26-50 of 141 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Magnante, Charles," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110803.

Magnante, Charles. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110803.

"Magnante, Charles." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.

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