John Serry Sr.

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.

External audio
You may hear John Serry Sr. performing Agustin Lara's bolero Granada with the lyric tenor Nestor Mesta Chayres and the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra in 1946 Here
This article is about the accordionist. 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
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