Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says, "Subvert the dominant paradigm: play accordion"? Guy Klucevsek is probably the man they were talking about when they wrote that. Combining poker-faced wit and a wild imagination with amazing command of his instrument, this New York-born virtuoso has spent the past few decades championing the oft-maligned accordion as a serious artistic tool. Exploring the soulful depth of his chosen instrument with a warm romanticism and daring sense of rhythm, Guy's remarkable repertoire ranges from original Bela Bartok tributes to Shostakovich fugues, from post-modern polkas by Fred Frith to what New York's Village Voice referred to as "criminal infractions on 'The Blue Danube'," with plenty of side trips to Argentina, Slovenia, and the Middle East along the way. Widely recognized as one of the world's top accordion players, Guy has collaborated with folks like Laurie Anderson, Bill Frisell, Fred Frith, and the Kronos Quartet, as well as Brave Old World's Alan Bern, with whom he recorded his most recent album, Accordance. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the future of the accordion!
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