[Harp-L] Re: harmonica or accordion?

[Joseph Leone <3N037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On May 24, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Mick Zaklan wrote:

>    I've always felt that if SPAH conventions ever got into deep financial trouble; that the solution might be a joint harmonica/accordion convention. 

OR...a few other instruments. One of the problems at spah is 'backing'. Only a few evening performers have it. Luckily, there are always a few guitar players there. 

>  Both seem to be related, reed and sound-wise.  It would certainly bring a whole new influx of people, money, ideas, and music into the mix. 

It 'might' draw some accordion players. BUT, they already have their own fests. 

> Personally, I'd love to walk around a hotel listening to harmonica and squeeze box virtuosos.

TELL me about it. :)

>   I'm sure the Hohner company would love it too, since they manufacture both instruments. 

As does Seydel. And there are literally dozens of accordion manufacturers. 

> I just noticed this morning that there appears to be an instrument that kind of bridges the gap between the harmonica and accordion.  I must have led a sheltered life, I've never seen the thing before.  I'm not even sure why it would be considered an accordion or "accordina" when it resembles a melodica and might actually be a chromatic harmonica in disguise:
>    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ylqm4Iiuic.
>    I like this clip, too, but to skip the chatter you want to start at 1:30 in.  And Mr. Labro proves to be a very capable jazz player, judging by his solo at the 4:00 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCgaI4Ba5Bs.  Pretty impressive stuff. 
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> Mick Zaklan 
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