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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jakuboski, Ed

• Chicago, Illinois
• Musician

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Janczak, Syl (1941 – 2011)

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Janke, Larry (1925 – 1991)

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

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Jankowski, Stanley

• Rhinelander, Wisconsin
• Musician

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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

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Jasicki, Harold (Happy Harold) (1926 – )

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

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Jaskowiak, Len

• Musician
• Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club

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Jaworski, Crystal

• Pulaski, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Jenson, Wilbur

• Cicero, Illinois
• Musician

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Jedlowski, Lou

• Justice, Illinois
• Musician

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Johnson, Shirley

• New Berlin, Wisconsin
• Musician

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Jorgensen, Jack

• Peoria, Illinois
• Musician

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Juntunen, Roger

• Hubbard, Ohio
• Musician

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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

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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

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