Larry Miller (accordionist)
| Larry Miller | |
|---|---|
 Larry constructing an accordion. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 7, 1936 |
| Origin | Iota, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Accordion maker, musician, accordionist |
| Instruments | Cajun accordion |
| Associated acts | Moulin Rouge[1] |
Larry G. Miller (born July 7, 1936) is a Cajun accordion maker from Iota, Louisiana.[1] The brand name of his accordions are 'Bon Tee Cajun' and 'Bon Cajun'.[1][2]
Biography
Miller is the son of sharecropper Abraham Miller and Algena Leger.[1] He and his son Mike published a book in 1988 called 'You Can Play Cajun Accordion: Designed For Beginners.'[3] Miller didn't begin to build accordions until he was 52 years old in 1988.[1] Before he worked in primary and secondary education for 22 years.[1] He was also one of the founders of the Cajun French Music Association.[1] Miller retired from building accordions full-time in 2006. His grandson Jay continues to build accordions under the brand 'Bon Cajun.'[2] Before retiring, he'd built around 85 accordions a year and repaired around 200 in the same time.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jiro Hatano (2003). "Larry Miller and Bon Cajun Accordions". Retrieved 2011-08-13.
- 1 2 Jeroen Nijhof. "Accordion Links – Cajun and Zydeco". Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ↑ "You Can Play Cajun Accordion by Larry Miller & Mike Miller (Book & CD)". Retrieved 2011-08-13.