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]
Larry Miller | |
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 Larry constructing an accordion. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 7, 1936 |
| Origin | Iota, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Accordion maker, musician, accordionist |
| Instrument(s) | Cajun accordion |
Biography edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h Jiro Hatano (2003). "Larry Miller and Bon Cajun Accordions". Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
- ^ a b Jeroen Nijhof. "Accordion Links – Cajun and Zydeco". Retrieved March 18, 2011.
- ^ "You Can Play Cajun Accordion by Larry Miller & Mike Miller (Book & CD)". Retrieved August 13, 2011.