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ConcertinaMusic.com has compiled a list of Concertina People; individuals who have made a contribution to the chemnitzer concertina through their efforts as bandleaders, composers, innovators, manufacturers, musicians, promoters, retailers, teachers, and technicians. Each person is listed by name with basic information about them and their contribution to the concertina.

You can browse the list of Concertina People by selecting one of the individual letters from the menu. Each page includes a list of last names that begin with only that letter. The Search feature may be helpful for finding specific people.

Jacobs, Hank (Jakubowski, Henry) (1920 – 2013)

  • Franklin, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Teacher, Technician (Karpek Concertina)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1988)
  • Detailed Biography

Hank Jacobs; 1991 Hank Jacobs; 1988 Hank Jacobs and Bobby Arthur; 2006 Hank Jacobs; 2008

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Jagiello, Walter (Li’l Wally) (1930 – 2006)

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Eddie Zima, Li’l Wally
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
  • Detailed Biography

Li'l Wally; undated Li'l Wally and Eddie Gibson; 1977 Li'L Wally Jagiello; undated Li'l Wally Jagiello; 2002 Li'L Wally Jagiello; undated

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Jagodzinski, George (1950 – )

  • Homer Glen, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: Chet Lasik’s Concertina Jamboree, Eddie Novak’s 4 + 1, Midway Cavaliers, Top Hats, Tim Jagodzinski’s Concertina Band

George Jagodzinski; 2013 George Jagodzinski; 2013

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Jagodzinski, Tim (T.J.) (1953 – )

  • Crestwood, Illinois
  • Composer, Musician
  • Bands: Chet Lasik’s Concertina Jamboree, Eddie Novak’s 4 + 1, Major Hall Pensionaires, Joe Walega’s Happy Hearts, Rusty Fingers, Just For Kicks, Tim Jagodzinski’s Concertina Band, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze

Tim Jagodzinski; 2013

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Jakuboski, Ed

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician

Ed Jakuboski; undated

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Janczak, Syl (1941 – 2011)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Syl Janczak; 2006 Jerry Butalla and Syl Janczak; 2008 Syl Janczak and Jerry Minar; 2009

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Janke, Larry (1925 – 1991)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)
  • Detailed Biography

Larry Janke; undated

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Jankowski, Stanley

  • Rhinelander, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Stanley Jankowski; 2009

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Janowski, John (1930 – 2021)

  • Grayslake, Illinois
  • Musician, Promoter (Chicago Concertina Club)
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Detailed Biography

John Janowski; undated

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Jasicki, Harold (Happy Harold) (1926 – )

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1990)
  • Detailed Biography

Harold Jasicki; 1990

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Jaskowiak, Len

  • Musician
  • Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club

Al Tucholski, Frank Stanczewski, Joe Spila, Joe Noworyta, Casey Kliszak and Len Jaskowiak; 1970

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Jaworski, Crystal

  • Pulaski, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Crystal Jaworski; 2009

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Jenson, Wilbur

  • Cicero, Illinois
  • Musician

Emil Kucera, Wilbur Jenson; 1991

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Jedlowski, Lou

  • Justice, Illinois
  • Musician

Lou Jedlowski; 2009

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Johnson, Shirley

  • New Berlin, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Shirley Johnson; 2006 Shirley Johnson; 2008

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Jorgensen, Jack

  • Peoria, Illinois
  • Musician

Jack Jorgensen; 2012

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Juntunen, Roger

  • Hubbard, Ohio
  • Musician

Roger Juntunen; 2012

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Jurek, Todd

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician
  • Bands: Duluth Polka Dots, Polka Soul, Tony Blazonczyk’s South Side Sounds, Doctor Kielbasa
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
  • Detailed Biography

Todd Jurek; 2019 Todd Jurek; 2023

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Justmann, Andy (1931 – 2017)

  • Waupaca, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association, Orchestra Leader of the Year (1978); World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
  • Detailed Biography

Andy Justman; 2002

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