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15-Nov-2013
Joe Cerrito CDs For Sale on New Website - USAby Kevin Friedrich |
 Joe Cerrito announces his CD recordings for sale as well as selected YouTube videos of his recent performances.Joe began studying accordion at age 12 with Joseph Petteruti and then with Joseph Biviano and also Bob Wilbur. He began playing small jobs at age 14 and has played professionally ever since. Joe was a member of the 1st Army Jazz Band directed by Claude Thornhill and also played in the 56th Army Band while in Korea. Throughout his career, he backed up greats such as Sarah Vaughn, Steve Allen, Harry Belafonte, Bob Wilbur, and most recently, Dick Hyman. Joe Cerrito owned his own music studio ‘Cerrito School of Music’ from 1955 until 1997. The studio was very active in both the AAA and ATAM competitions, and Joe still teaches a few students in his home. He appeared in the movie ‘True Lies’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, both as a member of the 17 piece orchestra and as an accordion soloist. He has also performed on numerous television programs and radio performances over the years. Joe has appeared in many many jazz concerts with the renowned Tony Dannon. Joe released a recording titled 'Dedication' in the early 1990s with his trio and quartet. Tony Dannon and Joe also recorded a jazz CD, ‘Jam Session’, in the 1990s. His most recent recording is ‘Ave Maria and Popular Accordion Solos’ and a book, ‘Modern Accordion Arrangements’ with accompanying CD. Currently, Joe Cerrito is an active accordionist performing with bands, doing theatre work and also performing as a strolling accordionist where he performs at restaurants and private parties. Although a noted jazz accordionist, Joe also performs all kinds of other musical genres for a wide variety of events. In addition to his performing, Joe also teaches privately at his home and also through SKYPE as well as doing repair work and MIDI installations. For further information, please visit: Joe Cerrito |