Accordionist Emilio Magnotta will be the guest artist at the meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) on Tuesday, February 7th at 7 PM. Once again, La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY, is sponsoring the event.

Emilio Magnotta will present an exciting, varied program of Italian folk, 40‘s American standards, and light classical music. Emilio began accordion lessons at age five when a friend of his mother’s gave him an authentic Italian accordion to play with. He asked his mother for lessons and she found an excellent teacher for him, Mr.Cliff Scholl who was a student of Pietro Frosini. Cliff Scholl was an arranger and teacher. Very active in the AAA, Cliff made live recordings of some of the greatest accordionists from the early 40‘s such as Frosini and Magnante. Emilio took lessons from Mr. Scholl for eighteen years!

Presently, Emilio, from White Plains, NY. does repairs on all types of accordions, installs pick-ups and midis, and is involved in accordion sales in his shop in Stamford, CT. He also performs every weekend for all kinds of events from outdoor Italian feasts to weddings. He also recorded a CD, “Emilio Magnotta, Vol.II”.

If you play the accordion, please bring your instrument and play for the group. This is open to anybody that plays the accordion no matter what level of capability. Everyone is welcome to participate! People who love to just listen to accordion music are most cordially invited to attend for a fun evening. Bring your friends. Enjoy a wonderful evening of great food, music, and meet people who love the accordion.

Reservations are recommended. (631) 261 6344. You can also e-mail your reservation to Frank Catania at:lavillini@yahoo.com.

For further information about Emilio: Emag78@yahoo.com