The older I get, the more I admire and respect Charles Magnante. He was flawless in his younger days and so creative for his time. What a treat to see these historical performances.
@vespertinne I couldn't agree more vespertinne Magnante's and the three suns These groups had rich dynamics and rhythm it seems like drums were hardly necessary for groups during this era
Sounds good... I have been listening to Accordian music since I was a kid.... I still have to say Dick Contino is the best!!! Mr. Magnante has his sound & many people like it & him...
I was talking to Guido Diero's cousin the other day about Dick Contino. He told me that Charlie Magnante is one of Dick's idols... He said Charlie had a better bass by far, but Dick's style is superior ...If Guido had a Modern Accordian...man watch out!
You are correct. I actually think the world of Dick Contino and his performances. He was the greatest in his younger days of course just like any other performer. Charles was a different type of accordion musician. He did have the bases mastered but Dick did as well in his younger years. Guido was a great artists as well and if he had a Petosa, watch out is correct!!!! Sorry about the earlier remark. My teenage son saw your comments on Dick and though you was putting down his uncle.
Thank you on that... I think the world of Dick Contino too!!! Being like family for all of my life. In fact I just called him on Valentine's Day to wish him & his bride a Happy Anniversary... He was playing the Avi in Laughlin, NV... He will be in Yakima for Tom(Guido's Cousin) & Bea Deiro's Annversary too... Chat with you later & have a great day!!! And keep on pumping that organ!!! David
You are so right on!!!! They all were the best at their instruments. Charles was one of the greatest accordionists of his time. He gave Dick Contino a run for his money.
That's Tony Matolla on guitar and Gerige Wright on the Hammond organ--don't know who the bass player is. Charles, Tony and George were all the very best at their instrument and made a lot of music for three people!
I knew George and talked to him about the trio days, he had a lot of fond memories.
I knew Tony Motolla and that is not him on guitar--it's Jack Smith. That bassist is Eugene Ettore, another fine accordionist/teacher. I studied accordion techniques with Magnante.
Tony was the mainstay from the beginning to the end, but as with Charlie and George there were vacations and other commitments. As they performed daily on the Jack Berch 15 minute radio show, there naturally were times when substitutes would replace them, but it was never revealed to the radio audience who actually was there.
There's not much of him on film, but more than these. I have one of him doing Moritat on "The Firestone Hour" with VorHees conducting. He uses a musette tuned Excelsior.I have a few others on video and DVD.
I really enjoyed these. Charles also played on the Reminiscing with Singin' Sam programs from the 40s. He is amazing.
pomeroy40144 1 year ago
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moosh245 1 year ago
Magnante the Master, Charles Magnante was the first accordionist to perform at Carnegie Hall before an audience of 3,000 people on April 18, 1939.
Accordionism 1 year ago
It's Bob Hope!
Seriously, great music and great arranging. Had drums been invented yet? :)
OrganCat 1 year ago
One of the greatest accordionists ever. This man was pure class on the instrument. Dick Contino and Charles ruled the world of accordion.
RangerRob2009 2 years ago
Very good trio !
Thank You !
Odette
0AZ909 2 years ago
The older I get, the more I admire and respect Charles Magnante. He was flawless in his younger days and so creative for his time. What a treat to see these historical performances.
JANPressPub 2 years ago
MARAVILLOSOOO!!! BRAVOOO!!!
Pacoamadeus 2 years ago
This is AWESOME! Classic... wonderful arrangement, totally sweet guitar too. Nice. You really don't hear dynamics like this anymore.
vespertinne 2 years ago
@vespertinne I couldn't agree more vespertinne Magnante's and the three suns These groups had rich dynamics and rhythm it seems like drums were hardly necessary for groups during this era
spasevrp 1 year ago
Sounds good... I have been listening to Accordian music since I was a kid.... I still have to say Dick Contino is the best!!! Mr. Magnante has his sound & many people like it & him...
DavidYakima 3 years ago
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CharlieMagnante 3 years ago
I was talking to Guido Diero's cousin the other day about Dick Contino. He told me that Charlie Magnante is one of Dick's idols... He said Charlie had a better bass by far, but Dick's style is superior ...If Guido had a Modern Accordian...man watch out!
DavidYakima 3 years ago
You are correct. I actually think the world of Dick Contino and his performances. He was the greatest in his younger days of course just like any other performer. Charles was a different type of accordion musician. He did have the bases mastered but Dick did as well in his younger years. Guido was a great artists as well and if he had a Petosa, watch out is correct!!!! Sorry about the earlier remark. My teenage son saw your comments on Dick and though you was putting down his uncle.
CharlieMagnante 3 years ago
Thank you on that... I think the world of Dick Contino too!!! Being like family for all of my life. In fact I just called him on Valentine's Day to wish him & his bride a Happy Anniversary... He was playing the Avi in Laughlin, NV... He will be in Yakima for Tom(Guido's Cousin) & Bea Deiro's Annversary too... Chat with you later & have a great day!!! And keep on pumping that organ!!! David
DavidYakima 3 years ago
Thank you for posting these wonderful videos of a wonderful accordionist and his group. I began my accordion studies with Magnante's book.
mountainmango 3 years ago
You are so right on!!!! They all were the best at their instruments. Charles was one of the greatest accordionists of his time. He gave Dick Contino a run for his money.
robbystlace 3 years ago
great video, thank you a lot!
ivanobattiston 3 years ago
That's Tony Matolla on guitar and Gerige Wright on the Hammond organ--don't know who the bass player is. Charles, Tony and George were all the very best at their instrument and made a lot of music for three people!
I knew George and talked to him about the trio days, he had a lot of fond memories.
56Packman 3 years ago
I knew Tony Motolla and that is not him on guitar--it's Jack Smith. That bassist is Eugene Ettore, another fine accordionist/teacher. I studied accordion techniques with Magnante.
snavoyosky 3 years ago
OK--I stand corrected. George talked about Tony, I think he was part of the trio at one time.
56Packman 3 years ago
Tony was the mainstay from the beginning to the end, but as with Charlie and George there were vacations and other commitments. As they performed daily on the Jack Berch 15 minute radio show, there naturally were times when substitutes would replace them, but it was never revealed to the radio audience who actually was there.
snavoyosky 3 years ago
Is that really THE George Wright on the Hammond organ?
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
(well, it does look like him, at least)
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
Yes, that is the man!--he was pretty young here, about 27 year old.
56Packman 3 years ago
Its great to see the great virtuoso Charles Magnante, did not know there was any film on him playing.
bollini2 3 years ago
There's not much of him on film, but more than these. I have one of him doing Moritat on "The Firestone Hour" with VorHees conducting. He uses a musette tuned Excelsior.I have a few others on video and DVD.
snavoyosky 3 years ago
Dig that craaaaaaazy accordian!
d0g69s 3 years ago