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 126-141 of 141 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Edison	19008	10-in.	1/15/1929	Hey rube!!	Cornhuskers ; Bob Pierce	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Edison	19009	10-in.	1/15/1929	When he's all dolled up (He's the best dressed rube in town)	Cornhuskers ; Bob Pierce	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Edison	19336	10-in.	8/6/1929	Barnacle Bill the sailor—no. 2	Frank Luther and his Pards	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Edison	19337	10-in.	8/6/1929	Peg-leg-Jack	Frank Luther and his Pards	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Edison	N-113	10-in.	2/4/1928	Bridal rose overture	Charles Magnante	Accordion solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, accordion
Edison	N-114	10-in.	2/4/1928	Dolores waltz	Charles Magnante	Accordion solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, accordion
Edison	N-699	10-in.	1/15/1929	Hey rube!!	Cornhuskers	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Edison	N-700	10-in.	1/15/1929	When he's all dolled up (He's the best dressed rube in town)	Cornhuskers ; Bob Pierce	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Edison	N-1061	12-in.	8/6/1929	Barnacle Bill the sailor—no. 2	Frank Luther and his Pards	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Edison	N-1062	12-in.	8/6/1929	Peg-leg-Jack	Frank Luther and his Pards	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion	instrumentalist, accordion
Decca	70791	10-in.	5/29/1942	Bolero, part 1	Charles Magnante		instrumentalist, accordion
Decca	70792	10-in.	5/29/1942	Bolero, part 2	Charles Magnante		instrumentalist, accordion
Decca	73031	10-in.	9/7/1945	Lili Marlene	Marlene Dietrich		leader
Decca	73032	10-in.	9/7/1945	Symphonie	Marlene Dietrich		leader
Victor (Canada)	D7VB-0848	10-in.	5/16/1947	As years go by	Alys Robi ; Russ Case Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion
Victor (Canada)	D7VB-0849	10-in.	5/16/1947	Made for each other	Alys Robi ; Russ Case Orchestra	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, accordion

(Results 126-141 of 141 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Magnante, Charles," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110803.

Magnante, Charles. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110803.

"Magnante, Charles." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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