Accordionist/pianist Jon Persson plays easy-listening arrangements of your favorite popular Christmas Holiday tunes, plus a few high-powered classical arrangements, not expected by audiences unfamiliar with classical accordion. He's created a number of arrangements for accordion and piano to perform in conjunction with his multi-instrumental quintet ensemble ("The MiniSymphony"), 3 of which are featured on this album. Persson performs both the accordion and piano tracks. The "MiniSymphony" string quartet is staffed by a roster of interchangeable virtuoso musicians. Frequently appearing on major cruise ship lines traveling around the world, Persson has performed numerous concerts throughout North America and Europe. The accordion used in this album is a Roland FR3X digital instrument, and is a B-System chromatic-keyboard instrument, a type of accordion found predominantly in European countries. This is a totally different keyboard from the piano-accordion system popular in North America, sometimes called a button-keyboard, and is often described as looking like a side-ways typewriter.
PIANO AND ACCORDION CD ALBUMS
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PROGRAM
- "As Time Goes By" ('Casablanca') - Herman Hupfeld
- "Do It Again" - George Gershwin
- "Evergreen" - Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams
- "More Than You Know" - Vincent Youmans
- "Allemande" (French Suite in E) - J. S. Bach
- "When I Fall In Love" - Victor Young
- "Send In The Clowns" - Stephen Sondheim
- "Clair De Lune" - Claude Debussy
- "Memory" ('Cats') - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- "In The Still Of The Night" - Cole Porter
- "The Way We Were" - Marvin Hamlisch
- "Music Of The Night" ('Phantom Of The Opera') - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- "Ballade Pour Adeline" - Paul de Senneville
- "Solace" - Scott Joplin
- "I Only Have Eyes For You" - Harry Warren
- "Unchained Melody" - Alex Zaret & Hy North
- "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?" - Louis Alter
- "Somewhere In Time" - John Barry
- "Till There Was You" - Meredith Willson
- "Moonlight" Sonata - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- "Night & Day" - Cole Porter
- "Ain't Misbehavin'" - Thomas 'Fats' Waller
- "All I Ask Of You" ('Phantom Of The Opera') - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- "Alfie" - Burt Bacharach
- "Summertime" - George Gershwin
PROGRAM
1."Pigalle" / "La Seine" 2."Music of the Night" ("Phantom of the Opera") 3."La Vie en Rose" 4."Vienna, City of My Dreams" 5. Isaac Albeniz' "Tango in D" 6."West Side Story" Medley 7."Memory" ("Cats") 8.Tango "Jalousie" 9.Waltz "Beryozka" 10."All the Things You Are" 11."Calle Schewen's Waltz" 12."Intermezzo"
Jon Persson performs favorites from France, Spain, Russia, Austria, Sweden, and Broadway/Cinema on an Italian “Tonaveri” custom-made piano-accordion. It features an extended treble-keyboard (45 keys), freebass-converter bass system, and tone chamber.
CABARET RUSSE is a musical duo that creates a dynamic musical listener-experience. The result is a sophisticated array of Russian folk songs, virtuoso classical works, and even European tangos.
PROGRAM 1. Caprice - Vasily V. Andreyev 2. Czardas - Vittorio Monti 3. Polka Italienne - Sergei Rachmaninoff 4. Kalinka - Traditional 5. Korobyeniki - Traditional 6. My Husband Forced Me to Stoke the Bath-House Fire - Traditional 7. Spanish Dance - Vasily V. Andreyev 8. Brightly Shines the Moon - Traditional 9. Tango Jalousie - Jacob Gade 10. Valenki - Traditional 11. Withering Blossoms / Round Dance - Traditional
CD ALBUM COMBO PACKAGES
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“THE EASY LISTENING COLLECTION”
These 3 albums, although they're performed on different instruments (piano and accordion), all share a similar theme. They feature a variety of standards from Broadway and Cinema, plus a bit of classical, and European favorites.
Many people say that they find these albums to be relaxing, as well as being interesting, and are offered at a discounted
These 3 albums, although they're performed on different instruments (piano and accordion), all share a similar theme. They feature a variety of standards from Broadway and Cinema, plus a bit of classical, and European favorites.
Many people say that they find these albums to be relaxing, as well as being interesting, and are offered at a discounted price.
International shipping must be calculated according to destination and length of time.
“THE DYNAMIC ACCORDION PERFORMANCE COLLECTION”
People who are fans of Classical music, and who appreciate highly stylized arrangements of Eastern European and Classical music will be drawn to these 3 albums, even the Holiday disc, which features 4 intricate classical pieces, in addition to the more jolly Christmas tunes.
Plus, all three albums feature selected performances by virtuoso players
People who are fans of Classical music, and who appreciate highly stylized arrangements of Eastern European and Classical music will be drawn to these 3 albums, even the Holiday disc, which features 4 intricate classical pieces, in addition to the more jolly Christmas tunes.
Plus, all three albums feature selected performances by virtuoso players on cello, balalaika, and violins, in various ensembles, and are offered at a discounted price.
International shipping must be calculated according to destination and length of time.
“FULL 6-ALBUM COLLECTION”
This collection includes all 6 of the albums available in 1 package, offered at a special discounted price.
It features 2 solo piano albums, 1 solo accordion album, as well as 3 albums which showcase accordion, with added performances by virtuoso players on cello, balalaika, and violins, in various ensembles.
International shipping must be
This collection includes all 6 of the albums available in 1 package, offered at a special discounted price.
It features 2 solo piano albums, 1 solo accordion album, as well as 3 albums which showcase accordion, with added performances by virtuoso players on cello, balalaika, and violins, in various ensembles.
International shipping must be calculated according to destination and length of time.
DOWNLOADS & SAMPLES
"AS TIME GOES BY" - Easy Listening Piano
JON PERSSON, Piano
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Featuring Broadway, Cinema, and Light Classical selections - SONGLIST: As Time Goes By, Do It Again, Evergreen, More Than You Know, Bach Allemande, When I Fall In Love, Send In The Clowns, Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, Memory (Cats), In The Still Of The Night, The Way We Were, Music Of The Night (Phantom), Ballade Pour Adeline
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Do It Again 1:220:00/1:22
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Evergreen 2:570:00/2:57
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More Than You Know 2:350:00/2:35
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Allemande 2:300:00/2:30
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When I Fall in Love 3:100:00/3:10
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Send in the Clowns 3:110:00/3:11
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Clair de Lune 4:200:00/4:20
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Memory 3:260:00/3:26
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The Way We Were 2:050:00/2:05
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Music of the Night 2:160:00/2:16
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Ballade Pour Adeline 2:140:00/2:14
"SOLACE" - Easy Listening Piano
JON PERSSON, Piano
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Featuring Broadway, Cinema, Light Classical, and Ragtime selections - SONGLIST: Solace, I Only Have Eyes For You, Unchained Melody, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?, Somewhere in Time, Till There Was You, Moonlight Sonata, Night & Day, Ain't Misbehavin', Night & Day, All I Ask Of You (Phantom), Alfie, Summertime
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Moonlight Sonata 4:470:00/4:47
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Night and Day 2:270:00/2:27
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Ain't Misbehavin' 1:520:00/1:52
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All I Ask of You 1:570:00/1:57
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Alfie 2:450:00/2:45
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Summertime 1:520:00/1:52
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Solace 3:520:00/3:52
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Unchained Melody 2:290:00/2:29
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Somewhere in Time 2:380:00/2:38
"IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS" - Accordion Holiday Album
JON PERSSON, Accordion
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Accordionist/pianist Jon Persson plays easy-listening arrangements of your favorite popular Christmas Holiday tunes, plus a few high-powered classical arrangements, not expected by audiences unfamiliar with classical accordion. He's created a number of arrangements for accordion and piano to perform in conjunction with his multi-instrumental
Accordionist/pianist Jon Persson plays easy-listening arrangements of your favorite popular Christmas Holiday tunes, plus a few high-powered classical arrangements, not expected by audiences unfamiliar with classical accordion. He's created a number of arrangements for accordion and piano to perform in conjunction with his multi-instrumental quintet ensemble ("The MiniSymphony"), 3 of which are featured on this album. Persson performs both the accordion and piano tracks. The "MiniSymphony" string quartet is staffed by a roster of interchangeable virtuoso musicians. Frequently appearing on major cruise ship lines traveling around the world, Persson has performed numerous concerts throughout North America and Europe. The accordion used in this album is a Roland FR3X digital instrument, and is a B-System chromatic-keyboard instrument, a type of accordion found predominantly in European countries. This is a totally different keyboard from the piano-accordion system popular in North America, sometimes called a button-keyboard, and is often described as looking like a side-ways typewriter.
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Joy To The World 1:280:00/1:28
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White Christmas 2:270:00/2:27
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O Holy Silent Night 6:450:00/6:45
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"BACH, RACHMANINOFF, PIAZZOLLA AND MORE FOR ACCORDION" - Classical and more
JON PERSSON, Accordion
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This double-length album is a compilation of many different performances, and various configurations of instrumentation including solo accordion, and accordion duos, in violin, cello, and Russian balalaika combinations. There is a variety of musical styles covered: baroque, classical, romantic and 20th Century classical period music, plus
This double-length album is a compilation of many different performances, and various configurations of instrumentation including solo accordion, and accordion duos, in violin, cello, and Russian balalaika combinations. There is a variety of musical styles covered: baroque, classical, romantic and 20th Century classical period music, plus Argentine Tango, gypsy style and Russian folk music.
Song titles and composers
- Prelude in A Minor - J. S. BACH
- "Little" Fugue in G Minor - J. S. BACH
- Air (Orchestral Suite in D) - J. S. BACH
- Toccata (Organ Symphony in F) - Charles Marie WIDOR
- "Apres Un Reve" (Excerpt) - Gabriel FAURE
- Serenade ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik") - W. A. MOZART
- Polka "Italienne" - Sergei RACHMANINOFF
- "Adios Nonino" - Astor PIAZZOLLA
- Russian Sailors' Dance - Russian Traditional
- "Sabre Dance" (Gayane Ballet) - Aram KHATCHATURIAN
- Nocturne - Yevgeny TROSTYANSKY
- "Scenes From A Ballet" - Vasily ANDREYEV
- "My Husband Force Me To Stoke The Bath-House Fire!" - Russian Traditional
- "Ah, the Night!" / "The Path In The Forest" - Russian Traditional
- Caprice - Vasily ANDREYEV
- Czardas - Vittorio MONTI
- "Withered Blossoms" / Round Dance - Russian Traditional
- "Valenky" - Russian Traditional
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Italian Polka 3:090:00/3:09
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Adios Nonino 3:510:00/3:51
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Nocturne 7:060:00/7:06
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Scenes From A Ballet 3:290:00/3:29
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Caprice 4:010:00/4:01
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Czardas 4:420:00/4:42
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Valenky 3:460:00/3:46