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Al Di Cicco
- Los Angeles, CA
- Accordion Player
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
I am a master accordionist and performer, well versed in all traditional forms of accordion music including French, Italian, Latin, American jazz standards, and other genres. I also coordinate ensemble performances, particularly Gypsy Jazz with violin and guitar.
I read music, improvise freely and am interested in your special musical requests I might prepare.
I have published over 500 musical compositions. My music has been used in over three hundred TV shows including Hell's Kitchen, Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee", "Supergirl", "American Pickers" and many other shows.
48 Reviews
Al entertained our family for the 100th birthday celebration of my mother-in-law. He communicated with me several times to get to know the guest of honor and the crowd who would be in attendance.
His music was perfect for a largely Italian-American crowd. He interacted with the group and really became part of the party. His music was excellent.
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Would 100% recommend Al. He was great to work with and a huge hit with our guests.
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Al was a true professional. Showed up early and took requests as to the style of music being played. It created lasting memories and amazing ambiance for our guests.
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What a great guy and great performance in a small, family setting. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and the engaged couple were thrilled!
I had interviewed several accordianists for a family funeral/reception. One person could not play w/o all his other equipment which is not acceptable at a funeral. However, Al was very experienced, including being in the entertainment field many years, and responded quickly to each and every question or concern. And there were a lot. He was very easy to work with, suggesting appropriate songs for the event and was able to perform all of my song requests. The price was very reasonable. The reception was a big hit with him playing the bulk of the songs. Everyone had nice compliments. He also had compassion. HE IS THE ONLY ONE I INTERVIEWED WHO SAID "SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS." I highly recommend him for any event. I will hire him again down the road.
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Al was fantastic, kept the music coming all afternoon. Excellent professional, would def recommend
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Communication was great with Al. His music selection was just what he promised!
I just wish he would have had maybe a speaker/microphone.....the guests were very loud
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Al did a great job. Lots of compliments on his music. He was very responsive and informative leading up to the event. I would highly recommend his services.
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Al was absolutely fabulous. He had an excellent repertoire of French music which set the tone for our event. He was timely and kind. I would absolutely use him again. I know that isn’t all that he plays it’s just what we needed for the night.
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It was a wonderful experience having Mr. Di Cicco play for our event. Communication prior to the event was excellent, he arrived early, played for entire time, was responsive to Emcee when announcements needed to be made, and appeared to enjoy playing for us!!! It was a fun night made even better with Mr. Di Cicco. If we do this event in the future we’ll ask him to return.
Al is a virtuoso AND very personable. We had a WONDERFUL time with him.
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
Thank you Michael. It was a treat for me too!
Al is lovely and so his music. Professional, enthusiastic, communicative. A beautiful touch. Thank you!
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Al is a pro. He knows how to entertain being unobtrusive at the same time. My guest and I like Hume a lot.
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Al was extremely responsive, took all my requests into consideration, and he more than met our expectations. He's a charming, warm, and talented player, and I highly recommend him! Thank you, Al! 10/10
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
Thank you Katherine! I had a lovely time and everyone was SO nice.
A memorable night indeed!
I hired Al to play at my dad's celebration of life party in my parent's garden. It was a surprise for my mom who grew up on accordion music in Norway. Al even learned a couple Norwegian songs in advance of our event! He showed up early and was so easy to work with, always with a big smile. All our guests commented on how lovely it was to have him there providing such beautiful background music while we reminisced about my dad. I highly recommend Al!
Al was terrific to work with. He was so concerned and open about making the evening terrific. My only suggestion would be that he use electronic background music to make the music more recognizable and appreciated.
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We hosted several couples at our house for a dinner and invited Al to play accordion. From the start, the music Al played set the tone for a great evening. We received compliment after compliment from our guests for having him perform. We hope we can make it an annual event!
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Al is amazing. Very nice and hospitable. He was great with our family and children. His music is a perfect addition to our christening. He’s the real deal, his love of music shows, no fancy show or anything, just old school authentic Italian music.
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Al was a wonderful addition to my birthday party. He arrived on time, spent a few minutes setting up, and graced us with his musical talent. He played for two hours straight all the music we had requested in advance (Italian and Spanish) and sprinkled in popular hits. He was a joy to work with and patient with our party needs and changes (we booked him before COVID for a different event).
Al was professional, communicative, on-time and very friendly! Great to work with.
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Al was brilliant; he provided the perfect ambiance for our Italian dinner. Really talented and lovely to talk with.
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Professional and talented. Couldn't ask for more. Made our Birthday celebration so much more special. Thanks Al!!
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Al was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thanks soo much Al. Our family really appreciated you.
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He played for a party and everyone loved it.
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Working with Al was easy and a pleasure. I highly recommend.
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Al was a great addition to your school dinner. Very nice man and everyone loved the great music.
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Al was so great. Very professional. He played French music for us to match our party theme. Everyone truly enjoyed his music and personality.
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Al played for our HOA mini-Octoberfest celebration. He was on time, cordial, and a master of the Accordion. He had a marvelous repertoire of German music. He came quite a distance and for that we are also grateful. Our first experience using GigSalad but we will be back to the site again and would definitely use Al again without hesitation. He made it a perfect day!
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I would invite him every year!
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Al is personable, professional, and immensely talented. The music he supplied for my 50th birthday party made it a memorable occasion, and his repertoire was perfect for the event. I'm sorry I don't have a good picture from the party - but we were having too good a time.
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Al was a solo accordionist at my wedding ceremony and we absolutely loved the energy his live music added to our special day. He’s a pleasure to work with and very talented. I hope to use him again for any formal event I host in the future.
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Al played so beautifully and set just the mood I was looking for.
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Al Di Cicco is a wonderful person and performer! Our experience with him from booking to conclusion was just terrific. He is responsive, timely, and a beautifully evocative accordion player. We were so happy to have found him! His presence and music making added a dimension to our mother's celebration of life that ensured we had excatly the mood and tone we wanted! Thank you Al!
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
Thank you Priscilla.
It was an honor to be a part of your family's life celebration.
Al was a great addition to our October Fest party. All agreed we would recommend and hire him again.
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Thank you Al for making our event a huge success. You are a very talented accordion player and the perfect accompaniment for our International Italian Dinner.
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Al was amazing! He was perfect for our event. His music was wonderful and he even learned a new song so my parents could dance to their wedding song. I highly recommend him. Soothing music for any party. Thanks Al!
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Al turned the party into a celebration. With a tasteful mix of requests and his own repertoire, there was a seamless score perfect for wide ranging tastes.a great musician , bravo.
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Al was on time, friendly, and played beautifully!
The group got up and danced to the polkas or enjoyed pleasant background music
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
Thank you Kathy! Your family and guests are an absolute delight!
The best part for me is when dancing and singing break out. There was plenty of that, wasn't there?
Hope to see you all again for a FULL ON polka bash!
Al
Al was a pro through and through. He played polkas beautifully, and even performed one of his own composition. My mother-in-law's 90th birthday became a very special event with his accordion playing!
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Al is a true talent, his music refined over a lifetime playing. Further to this he is a delight to deal with, a lovely person and professional every sense.
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Al was great! Professional, personable, and talented! Very pleased and would hire him again!
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
Thank you Barbara.
Five stars to you, your husband and your guests!
Al did a great job he was professional and showed up early at or wedding to play French accordion. Everyone loved it. Very nice person.
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Al was on time, extremely professional, accommodating, and very talented. We had an Italian Culture event that would not have been authentic without Al's brilliant complication of Italian mood setting music during our reception. Thank you Al Di Cicco.
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Al showed as promised, put on a great performance and lived up to our expectations. Crowd all told us good he was and how he added to their enjoyment. Would hire again.
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We asked Al to play accordion for our fundraiser, which had a Parisian theme.
Al was a perfect match! The music was right on theme and he played flawlessly. Al set the mood for our event and was a huge success.
I'll certainly book Al again. He was courteous, professional and very likeable!
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Al played for our daughter's wedding reception and he was great. The music was beautiful and he played exactly the type of music we asked him to. He also helped us with a sing-along of Luna Mezzo Mare that was a big hit. Everyone also enjoyed talking with him and getting to know him. He was the hit of the reception party!
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Response from Al Di Cicco:
It's always easy to perform for gracious hosts. I had a great time!
Al Di Cicco played at our small, intimate small engagement dinner. It was just the right touch for the evening, making our gathering most memorable.
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Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Upcoming Booked Events
December 28, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Fundraiser |
Past Booked Events
December 14, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Fundraiser |
December 08, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Fundraiser |
December 07, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Birthday Party |
October 19, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
September 21, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 21, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 13, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 10, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
June 04, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 09, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Cocktail Party |
April 06, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 25, 2023 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Birthday Party |
November 01, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 21, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 01, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 26, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
May 25, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
September 24, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Anniversary Party |
August 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 05, 2022 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 29, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 05, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cultural Event |
March 19, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 29, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
October 30, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 23, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 17, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
September 19, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Baby Shower |
July 31, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Religious Celebration |
July 14, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 25, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Cocktail Party |
May 01, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 09, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 07, 2021 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Personal Occasion |
March 11, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 03, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | House Party |
March 07, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 07, 2020 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 07, 2020 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 25, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 26, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 13, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
October 04, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 10, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 09, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 09, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | House Party |
March 18, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 03, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
January 14, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
January 07, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 02, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fundraiser |
September 29, 2016 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 24, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Anniversary Party |
September 10, 2016 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 23, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 16, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 03, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
June 12, 2016 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 29, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Graduation |
May 07, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
March 26, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
January 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
November 21, 2015–November 22, 2015 • 7:30pm - 1:30am | Wedding Reception |
October 16, 2015 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 03, 2015 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Fundraiser |
September 05, 2015 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party |
August 22, 2015 • 4:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 01, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
June 28, 2015 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
June 07, 2015 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Fundraiser |
June 06, 2015 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 09, 2015 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
March 14, 2015 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Private Party |
February 21, 2015 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Other |
Set List
Italian:
- The Tarantella
- Godfather Selections
- La Donna e Mobile
- Funiculi Funicula
- Volare
- That's Amore (Dean Martin)
- O Sole Mio
- Que Sera Sera
- Everybody Loves Somebody (Dean Martin)
- Arrivederci Roma
- A Time for Us (Nino Rota from Romeo and Juliet)
- Sorrento
- Oh Marie!
- Ciribiribin
- Monda Lisa
- Bella Note
- Ba Ba Baciami Piccina
AND Many More
French:
- Autumn Leaves
- April in Paris
- Au Bal de la Chance (Edith Piaf)
- Castle on a Cloud (Les Miserables)
- La Mer (Beyond the Sea)
- Ca C'est L'Amour
- C'est Magnifique!
- Chante
- Clopin-Clopant
- It Must be Him
- Je ne Sais Pas
- Selections from Amelie
- I Love Paris
- La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf)
- I Wish you Love
- Pigalle
AND Many More
American Standard Song Book:
- Night and Day
- Moonglow
- Dream a Little Dream
- Stardust
- Ain't She Sweet
- Honeysuckle Rose
- I Can't Give You Anything but Love
- I Only Have Eyes for You
- Let's do It (Let's Fall in Love)
- On the Sunny Side of the Street
- Makin' Whoopee
- All of Me
- Misty
- My Way
AND Many More
Oktoberfest and Polkas:
- Ach, Di Lieber Augustin
- Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen
- Beer Barrel Polka
- Edelweiss
- Beer Waltz
- Clarinet Polka
- The Merry Widow Waltz
- Lilli Marlene
- Helena polka
- Pennsylvania Polka
- The Happy Wanderer
- Liechtensteiner Polka
- Julida Polka
- Tic-Tock Polka
- Too Fat Polka
AND Many More