Louis Ferrari
Louis Ferrari (1910–1987) was an Italian musette accordionist and composer who was active in France beginning in the 1930s.[1] He established the Ferrari & Son Ensemble which played in Parisian clubs. Louis Ferrari was also the cousin of jazz accordionist Tony Muréna. His song Domino with French lyrics by and English lyrics by Don Raye was popularized by singers including Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Tony Martin and Andy Williams.
Works[]
Selected works include:
- Domino (1951)
- Tonnerre d'Amour
- La varenne
- N'oublie Jamais (I Can't Forget)
- Soir de Paris
Ferrari was also featured on a number of recordings.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Tango reporter". 13 (140–151). 2008. Cite journal requires
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(help) - ^ "Louis Ferrari discography". Retrieved 15 February 2012.
Categories:
- Jazz accordionists
- Italian accordionists
- Folk jazz musicians
- Italian male composers
- 1910 births
- 1988 deaths
- 20th-century Italian composers
- 20th-century accordionists
- 20th-century Italian male musicians
- Male jazz musicians