Why not accordion ?


To my point of view it's one of the most universal solo instruments, but not widely accepted in any classical or jazz orchestras or bands. It's also sophisticated. I'd say extremely sophisticated. In order to deliver smooth and artistic sound it may require long and extensive practice to handle bellows and position your hands properly. In addition there are two button boards that can deliver sophisticated polyphonic parts that can create an impression of small band inside one instrument. You can also count on fingers great accordionists while you can have an endless list of great guitarists or saxophonists.
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Two bands that I love are Paris Combo and Quadro Nuevo and they both use accordians, though it's not always used with Paris Combo. I couldn't imagine either one without the use of an accordion. Done properly in a Jazz setting, it's a wonderful instrument full of life and expression and as valuable as any other instrument used.

You can lead with it or play backup and it harmonizes beautifully to the point where it can fool you into thnking it's a completely different instrument. You just have to hear played in the hands of a pro to appreciate it.

All the best,
Nonoise