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Accordionists · 1947–2025

Guy Klucevsek

American musician

Born
26 February 1947
New York City
Died
22 May 2025
Staten Island
Country
United States
Record labels
Tzadik Records
Discography
25 albums

Biography

Guy Klucevsek was a jazz musician who played accordion. Guy Klucevsek was born on 26 February 1947 in New York City and died on 22 May 2025 in Staten Island. Record labels: Tzadik Records. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Scenes From a Mirage” (1987) to “Little Big Top” (2024).

Guy Klucevsek (February 26, 1947 – May 22, 2025) was an American accordionist and composer known for his fusion of polka, minimalism and experimental music. He began playing accordion at age five and later studied at the California Institute of the Arts. Klucevsek taught at Glassboro State College before emerging as a figure in the Downtown New York experimental scene. Over his career, he composed over 100 works, released more than 20 albums, and collaborated with artists such as John Zorn, Tom Waits, Laurie Anderson, and Bill Frisell. He was also active in cross-cultural collaborations and contributed to several John Williams film scores. In 2010, he received a United States Artists Fellowship. He stopped touring in 2018 due to illness and died in 2025.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Scenes From a Mirage 1987
Flying Vegetables of the Apocalypse 1991
Manhattan Cascade 1992
Transylvanian Softwear 1994
?Who Stole the Polka? 1995
Stolen Memories 1996
Altered Landscapes 1998
Free Range Accordion 2000
The Heart of the Andes 2002
Tales from the Cryptic 2003
The Well-Tampered Accordion 2004
1991-10-24: Live at the Sonic Disturbance Festival, Cleveland Ohio 2007 · Live
Song of Remembrance 2007
Dancing on the Volcano 2009
The Multiple Personality Reunion Tour 2012
Teetering on the Verge of Normalcy 2016
Carousel of Dreams 2018
Sounding / Way 2019
Vignettes: Short Pieces for Accordion 2020
Citrus, My Love 2021
My Choice 2021
Hope Dies Last 2023
Little Big Top 2024
NoteFalls
Polka from the Fringe

Also plays on

Albums where Guy Klucevsek is credited as a sideman

1986 The Big Gundown: John Zorn Plays the Music of Ennio Morricone — John Zorn accordion
1993 Have a Little Faith — Bill Frisell accordion
1998 Charms of the Night Sky — Dave Douglas accordion
2000 A Thousand Evenings — Dave Douglas accordion
2001 El Trilogy — Dave Douglas accordion

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Guy Klucevsek play?

Guy Klucevsek is known for playing accordion.

When and where was Guy Klucevsek born?

Guy Klucevsek was born 26 February 1947 in New York City.

What are Guy Klucevsek's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Scenes From a Mirage (1987), Flying Vegetables of the Apocalypse (1991), Manhattan Cascade (1992), Transylvanian Softwear (1994) and ?Who Stole the Polka? (1995).

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