Larry Miller (accordionist)

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
Larry Miller in a cap in his shop screwing a screw on a Cajun accordion.
Larry constructing an accordion.
Background information
Born (1936-07-07) July 7, 1936
OriginIota, Louisiana
GenresCajun
Occupation(s)Accordion maker, musician, accordionist
Instrument(s)Cajun accordion

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
  2. "You Can Play Cajun Accordion by Larry Miller & Mike Miller (Book & CD)". Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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