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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.

Pajakowski, Matthew ( – 1941)

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Composer, Musician, Teacher
  • Bands: Matt Pajakowski Orchestra
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
  • Detailed Biography

Matthew Pajakowski; undated

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Palma, George

  • Brownton, Minnesota
  • Musician

George Palma; 2007 Kevin Ruprecht and George Palma; undated

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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)
  • A brief history of Professor George M. Paluch

George M. Paluch Concertina Orchestra; unknown

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Paluszewski, Stanley (1930 – 2002)

  • Allegan, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1997)
  • Detailed Biography

Stanley Paluszewski; 1997

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Panfil, Carl (1931 – 2005)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Carl Panfil & the Melodiers
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
  • Detailed Biography

Carl Panfil; 2003

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Paprocki, Jim

  • Mukwonago, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Jim Paprocki; 2006 Jim Paprocki; 2006 Jim Paprocki; 2008 Hank Jacobs and Jim Paprocki; 2009

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Paprocki, Stanley

  • Bay View, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Stanley Paprocki; 1920

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Pastecki, Ron

  • Palm Coast, Florida
  • Musician
  • Bands: Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones

Ron Pastecki; undated Ron Pastecki; undated Ron Pastecki; undated Ron Pastecki; undated

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Pasternak, Teddy (Li’l Teddy)

  • Phelps, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: Li’l Teddy Polka Band

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Patek, Rudolph (Rudy) (1896 – 1982)

Rudy Patek; undated Rudy Patek; undated Charles Blim and Rudy Patek; 1924 Rudy Patek; undated

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Pauers, George (1924 – 2020)

  • Franklin, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
  • Detailed Biography

George Pauers; 2003

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Pavlik, Ed

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician

Ed Pavlik, Emil Kucera and Ted Kush; undated

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Pawelczyk, Diane

  • Westmount, Illinois
  • Musician

Diane Pawelczyk; 2009

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Peirick, Edward O. (1915 – 2006)

  • Watertown, Wisconsin
  • Composer, Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Detailed Biography

Edward Peirick; undated

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Pelczynski, John (1931 – 2007)

  • Lannon, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

John Pelczynski and Vernin Tretow; 2005

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Perkowski, Kajetan

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Peters, Helmut (1898 – 1994)

  • Belleville, Illinois
  • Musician, Retailer
  • Bands: Peters Brothers Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
  • Detailed Biography

Max Peters; undated Helmut Peters; 1989

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Peters, Max (1913 – 1972)

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Bands: Peters Brothers Band
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
  • Detailed Biography

Max Peters; undated Max Peters; undated

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Peterson, Sydney (1933 – 2007)

  • Niagara, Wisconsin
  • Musician

Sydney Peterson; 2006

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Pexa, Dale (1942 – 2015)

  • New Market, Minnesota
  • Bandleader, Musician

Dale Pexa Band; 2014

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Piasecki, Walter (Piasek) (1916 – 2012)

  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2002)
  • Detailed Biography

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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)

Al Piatkowski; undated Al Piatkowski; unknown Al Piatkowski; 2009

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Pietrzak, Stephanie

  • Buffalo, New York
  • Bandleader, Composer, Musician
  • Bands: Stephanie’s Polka Band, Wanda and Stephanie
  • Honors: Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame – First Polka Inductee (1999), International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (2010), International Polka Association – Song of the Year (1973, 2008), Female Vocalist Awards (Various)

Wanda and Stephanie Pietrzak; undated Stephanie Pietrzak; undated Stephanie Pietrzak; undated

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Pinno, Dennis

  • Bear Creek, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promotor (Denny’s Music Stand – New London, Wisconsin)

Dennis Pinno; 2009

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Piontkowski, Richard

  • Marinette, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)

Richard Piontkowski; undated

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Piotrowski, Eugene (1932 – 2020)

  • Cecil, Wisconsin
  • Musician
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2007)

Eugene Piotrowski; 2007

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Pitzen, Jerry

  • Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
  • Musician

Jerry Pitzen; 2008 Jerry Pitzen; 2023

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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

Bobby Piven; unknown Bobby Piven; unknown

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Platz, Lexi

  • Lafayette, Minnesota
  • Musician

Lexy Platz; 2015

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Plexa, Dale (1941 – 2015)

  • Elko, Minnesota
  • Musician, Teacher
  • Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2016)

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Prutz, Richard (1958 – )

  • South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
  • Musician
  • Bands: The New Tradition, Polish Swinger, Invictas

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Przybylski, Chad (1967 – )

  • Seymour, Wisconsin
  • Bandleader, Musician
  • Bands: The Polka Rhythms
  • Honors: Citation of Achievement – State Assembly of Wisconsin (2016), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2021)
  • Detailed Biography

Chad Pryzybylski; undated Chad Pryzybylski; undated

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Pszanka, Casey

  • Sobieski, Wisconsin
  • Musician, Promoter (NEWCABB – Northeastern Wisconsin Concertina, Accordion and Button Box Club)

Casey Pszanka; undated

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Pudh, Dick

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Musician

Dick Pudh; 2008

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Puzio, Casey (1924 – )

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Musician
  • Bands: 47th Street Concertina Club, Midway Cavaliers

Eddie Bojan and Casey Puzio; 2009

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Pyrtko, Bob

  • Massachusetts
  • Musician

Bobby Prytko; unknown

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