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Pajakowski, Matthew ( – 1941)
- Buffalo, New York
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: Matt Pajakowski Orchestra
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
Paluch, George M. ( – 1954)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Bandleader, Composer (Georgi-Vitak, Sajewski, Vitak-Elsnic, and Sajewski Publishing music companies), Musician, Promoter (Central Concertina Club), Teacher
- Bands: George M. Paluch’s Concertina Syncopators, George M. Paluch’s Concertina Orchestra, Georgie Masters Orchestra
- Honors: Virtuoso Music School, Buffalo, New York – Professor of Music (1931)
Paluszewski, Stanley
- Allegan, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
Pasternak, Teddy (Li’l Teddy)
- Phelps, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Li’l Teddy Polka Band
Patek, Rudolph (Rudy) (1896 – 1982)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Retailer (Patek Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
Pauers, George
- Franklin, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
Peirick, Edward O.
- Watertown, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
Pelczynski, John (1931 – 2007)
- Lannon, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Penfil, Carl
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
Peters, Helmut
- Belleville, Illinois
- Musician, Retailer
- Bands: Peters Brothers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
Peters, Max
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Peters Brothers Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
Piasecki, Walter
- Muskegon, Michigan
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
Piatkowski, Al (Al, Al, Al) (1959 – )
- Canastota, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Full Circle, The Piatkowski Brothers Band, The Enzian Bavarian Band, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Charm City Sound, Lenny Gomulka’s Chicago Push, John Gora and Gorale, The Beat, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Dynatones, others
- Honors: Grammy Award (7 times), Grammy Nomination (15 times), International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (2000), United Polka Association – Accordion Player of Year (1989)
Pietrzak, Stephanie
- Buffalo, New York
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Stephanie’s Polka Band, Wanda and Stephanie
Pinno, Dennis
- Bear Creek, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promotor (Denny’s Music Stand – New London, Wisconsin)
Piotrowski, Eugene
- Cecil, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)
Piven, Bob (Bobby)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: Joe Walega, Li’l Richard, Windy City Brass, Jimmy Mieszala and The Chicago Magic, Jimmy Homel’s Changing Times, Rusty Fingers, Doc Lula, Just for Kicks, Casey Homel’s World’s Honkiest Polka Band, Jimmy Kilian and Honky Chicago
Prutz, Richard (1958 – )
- South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Musician
- Bands: The New Tradition, Polish Swinger, Invictas
Pszanka, Casey
- Sobieski, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (NEWCABB – Northeastern Wisconsin Concertina, Accordion and Button Box Club)
Puzio, Casey (1924 – )
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: 47th Street Concertina Club, Midway Cavaliers
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