Jimmy Compoli
       East Syracuse, New York

Jimmy Compoli's professional career spans over four decades. As a winner of the "Ted Mack Amateur Hour," he became a supporting act for many stars leading to guest appearances on both radio and television. As a young performer, he entertained throughout New York and the New England states as an accordion soloist. 

He enlisted in the army during the Vietnam War and entertained troops there as a "One Man Band" while still fulfilling his obligation to his country. 

Since then, he has entertained for numerous nightclub engagements, political functions, organizations, dance clubs, festivals, boat tours, anniversaries, conventions... and the list goes on.  He has even operated his own business entitled "Just A Dance," providing live dance music entertainment.

Today, Jimmy's concentration and love is stage show performances. As a proud owner of a Petosa AM-1100 MIDI accordion, he has found the instrument that, as he puts it, "has the guts to withstand the demands of live stage show performances."

The MIDI accordion provides the effect of a "Big Band" sound. However, the sound you hear is solely Jimmy. The usage of modules and sample sounds provides endless capabilities for versatility and orchestration.  Jimmy loves to arrange music for upcoming performances. His thrill is to take a traditional song and arrange it to excite his audience. The stage shows provide him the opportunity to receive an instant response to his creativity.

His music is his passion -- which ranges from the immortal classics up through modern day jazz and swing. His repertoire includes over 4,000 songs which provides him the music to compliment any occasion.

Jimmy loves the accordion and strives to revitalize this beautiful instrument for generations to come. His first CD album, entitled "According to Jimmy Compoli," is an expression of his passion for the accordion.

So sit down, relax, and hear sound clips of Jimmy's album or even email him.  You'll find what he says is true: "I often practiced to make perfect, to discover that only perfect practice makes perfect."