If you can find them, there were two CDs (re-releases of Vanguard recordings) made by the Hohner Accordion Orchestra, called Accordiorama and Accordiarama 2, which are a lot of fun. I believe they date from the early 60s. Light classics and show tunes, all very well-played. Truly a unique sound.
I also recall attending a concert by the (sadly) now defunct Colonial Symphony in Morristown, NJ where they played a concerto for a similar instrument (bandeleon) composed by a contemporary Latin American composer. Do not recall the soloist, but I believe he was local to the northern NJ area. Perhaps Frogman might know who and what I'm thinking of. And Cz, you're right, the tonal colors and dexterity of the soloist were astounding.
Finally, when I was playing in a rock band back in the 60s, the organist in our group also played in another band and would sometimes play an electric accordion instead of the organ. He got some incredible sounds out of that instrument.
I also recall attending a concert by the (sadly) now defunct Colonial Symphony in Morristown, NJ where they played a concerto for a similar instrument (bandeleon) composed by a contemporary Latin American composer. Do not recall the soloist, but I believe he was local to the northern NJ area. Perhaps Frogman might know who and what I'm thinking of. And Cz, you're right, the tonal colors and dexterity of the soloist were astounding.
Finally, when I was playing in a rock band back in the 60s, the organist in our group also played in another band and would sometimes play an electric accordion instead of the organ. He got some incredible sounds out of that instrument.