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The rich harmonic style of Dick LaVine is perfectly adapted to the vintage American 20th century songs that he admires. Dick LaVine is devoted to the The Great American Songbook: the music of Berlin, Ellington, Gershwin, Kern, Porter, et al. His understanding of the music and his passionate interpretation of these classics makes for compelling listening.

When I first heard Dick play, I was immediately impressed with how much music he is able to get out of his solo 1926 Wheatstone English 48 key treble concertina. Through bellows control, multiple chord voicings and a delicate singing rubato, Dick makes these great old tunes come alive with a firm and gentle hand.
His music has the sure and easy grace of a man who knows how to dance.  He has been married to Serena for 37 years. Together they discovered the sensuousness of close embrace Argentine tango resulting in numerous NYC concert hall performances.

In 1967, Dick began studying concertina with the great Boris Matusewitch who became more than a teacher and mentor but also a dear friend. When Boris passed away in 1978, Dick put the instrument down for what he thought would be a week. The week turned into 22 years! He began playing again in 2000.
Summertime - George Gershwin

As Time goes By - Herman Hupfeld

Speak Low - Kurt Weill

September Song - Kurt Weill

Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington
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Dick LaVine