Louis Ferrari (1910–1987) was an Italian

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ist and composer who was active in France beginning in the 1930s. He established the Ferrari & Son Ensemble which played in Parisian clubs. Louis Ferrari was also the cousin of jazz accordionist

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. His song ''Domino'' with French lyrics by

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and English lyrics by

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was popularized by singers including

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, Tony Martin and

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Works

Selected works include: *''

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'' (1951) *''Tonnerre d'Amour'' *''La varenne'' *''N'oublie Jamais'' (I Can't Forget) *''Soir de Paris'' Ferrari was also featured on a number of recordings.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ferrari, Louis Jazz accordionists Italian accordionists Folk jazz musicians Italian male composers 1910 births 1988 deaths 20th-century Italian composers 20th-century accordionists 20th-century Italian male musicians Male jazz musicians