Louis Ferrari

Louis Ferrari (Borgo Val di Taro [Parma] 1910–1988) was an Italian musette accordionist and composer who was active in France beginning in the 1930s.^[1] He established the Ferrari & Son Ensemble which played in Parisian clubs. Louis Ferrari was also the cousin of jazz accordionist Tony Muréna. His song Domino with French lyrics by Jacques Plante and English lyrics by Don Raye was popularized by singers including Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Tony Martin and Andy Williams.

Works

Selected works include:

• Domino (1951)^[2]
• Tonnerre d' Amour
• La varenne
• N'oublie Jamais (I Can't Forget)
• Soir de Paris

Ferrari was also featured on a number of recordings.^[3]

References

1. "Tango reporter" 13 (140–151). 2008.
2. "Classic Accordion" (PDF). Retrieved 15 February 2012.
3. "Louis Ferrari discography". Retrieved 15 February 2012.