John Serry Sr.

This article is about the classical music accordionist and organist. For the jazz pianist and composer, see John Serry Jr. For the American electronic music composer, see Jonn Serrie.
John Serry
John Serry in 1967
Born(1915-01-29)January 29, 1915
Brooklyn, United States
DiedSeptember 14, 2003(2003-09-14) (aged 88)
Long Island, United States
Occupation(s)Accordionist, Organist, Educator, Composer
Years active1930-2002

John Serry Sr. (born John Serrapica; January 29, 1915 – September 14, 2003) was an American concert accordionist, arranger, composer, organist, and educator. He performed on the CBS Radio and Television networks and contributed to Voice of America's cultural diplomacy initiatives during the Golden Age of Radio. He also concertized on the accordion as a member of several orchestras and jazz ensembles for nearly forty years between the 1930s and 1960s.[1][2]

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audio icon You may hear John Serry Sr. with Nestor Mesta Chayres and the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra playing the bolero "La Morena de mi Copla" in 1946
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  1. ^ Allegro, American Federation of Musicians, New York, January 2004, Vol CIV, Obituary and the date of death for John Serry listed as Sept. 14, 2003 as posted by his son John Serry Jr. No. 1. Archived 2006-05-28 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "John Serrapica from Assembly District 16 Brooklyn in 1940 Census District 24-1722". Archives.com.