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Leon SashLeon Sash Leon Sash American jazz accordionist (1922–1979) Leon Robert Sash (October 19, 1922 – November 25, 1979), was an American jazz accordionist.[1][2] Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Leon Sash Birth name Leon Robert Sash Born (1922-10-19)October 19, 1922 Died November 25, 1979(1979-11-25) (aged 57) Genres Jazz Occupation Instrumentalist Instrument Accordion Close Career Sash was blind from the age of 11. He studied harmony with Lew Klatt, arranging with Mac Gerrard, and made his professional debut at the age of 16. He made a novel series of recordings for EmArcy in 1954 using voices in place of brass and reed sections.[3] Sash was the first jazz accordionist requested to perform at the Newport Jazz Festival, in 1957. This performance… (Source: Wikipedia)
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