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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Google "Kepa Junkera".

I live in the Los Angeles area, where it is illegal to play an accordion.

Play an accordion - Go directly to jail - It's the law!
There was an accordion on one of the early stones songs, lady jane or backstreet girl, something like that. Maybe concertina is the actual instrument.
I think Polka music did a lot to kill the instrument in many ways. Too many "oompa" bands playing it in traditional fashion with one song sounding like the next. Doesn't Zydeco music have some great players? Joe
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The accordion is more common in popular music than its reputation might suggest. For those who are curious, Google "Those Darn Accordions" - a California-based band that has done some wonderful things with classics such as Low Rider and Stairway To Heaven. Really!