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 constructing an accordion.
Background information
Born (1936-07-07) July 7, 1936
OriginIota, Louisiana
GenresCajun
Occupation(s)Accordion maker, musician, accordionist
InstrumentsCajun accordion
Associated actsMoulin Rouge[1]

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
  1. Jiro Hatano (2003). "Larry Miller and Bon Cajun Accordions". Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  2. "You Can Play Cajun Accordion by Larry Miller & Mike Miller (Book & CD)". Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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