Frank Marocco

Frank L. Marocco (January 2, 1931 – March 3, 2012) was an American piano-accordionist, arranger and composer. He was recognized as one of the most recorded accordionists in the world.

Background Born in Joliet, Illinois Frank Marocco grew up in Waukegan, near Chicago. At the age of seven years, his parents enrolled him in a six-week beginner class for learning to play the accordion.

In the Los Angeles vicinity, Marocco created a new band, which toured hotels and clubs in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Palm Springs. Later on, he began working in Hollywood, where television studios and movie production companies provided him a successful career. He was 81 years old.

Recordings

Jazz and Evergreens "Two for the Road", Artist Signed Records 2011, together with Daniele di Bonaventura "CHANGES", Artist Signed Records 2010 "Jazz on the Road", Karthause-Schmülling 2009 "Cammino dritto", con Marea 2008 "Be-bop buffet", 2006, together with Simone Zanchini "Just Friends", 2006 "Back in Time", 2006 Frank Marocco "Beyond the Sea" 2004-1-CD (Acoustic accordion, including French and Italian music) Frank Marocco Group "Appassionato" 2003-1-CD Frank Marocco Group "Made in Germany" CD Frank Marocco Quartet "Freedom Flight" SAB-010-CD "Brazilian Waltz" -Discovery-DS949-CD "Ballad for Anne" -Discovery-DS950-CD "A Nite in Marocco" AMNFM-03-CD "Frank Marocco Quintet Live" CD "Turn out the Stars" AMNFM 04 CD "Evergreens" Frank Marocco-AMNFM 02-CD, 1992 "Like Frank Marocco", Verve

In addition to his solo recordings, Frank Marocco performed on numerous studio recordings as accompanist to various artists. His best-known contributions include Pet Sounds by Brian Wilson in 1966, and Crossroads by Tracy Chapman in 1989.