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    Jagiello, Walter "Li'l Wally"

  • Jakubowicz, Kevin
    P.O. Box 2130
    Dearborn, MI, 48123
    Phone: 313-791-2568
    Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
    DOB: 4/18/66
    Instruments: Accordion, Piano, Bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Kielbasa Kings
    Also performed with:
    Honors: , ,
    Information:
    E-mail: kielbasakings@yahoo.com
    Web page: Kielbasa Kings
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Introducing the Kielbasa Kings - Horseradish Records -1999
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Jankowski, Steve
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:1920
    DOD:Deceased
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Piano
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Chicago Polka All-Stars
    Also performed with: Old Country Village Musicians
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Dances of Poland - Chicago Polkas 507 -1956
    2. - More Dances of Poland -Chicago Polka 2000 -1958
    3. - Picnic Polkas -Chicago Polkas 516 -1957

  • Janson, Mark A.
    P.O. Box 204
    Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
    Phone: 517-652-2725
    Place of Birth: Saginaw, MI
    DOB: 12/17/59
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Mark Janson & The Brass Express
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: mjanson@chartermi.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hey Diddle Diddle - Frankenmuth Records -1997
    2. - Turning Point -WRS - 1995
    3. - When We're 64 -WRS -1991

  • Jaracz, Irene P.
    5 Hearthstone Rd
    Pelham, NH, 03076
    Phone: 603-635-3067
    Place of Birth: Lowell, MA
    DOB: 4/28/43
    Instruments: Keyboards, Drums
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Sound-A-Bouts
    Also performed with: Polkarettes -all girl band
    Honors:25 Years in polkas honored by NH Senator with Flag flown over Capital, Govenor's Citation -25 years in polkas, , USPA Fest Female Vocalist
    Information:
    E-mail: Jaraczi@hanscom.af.mil
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - To A Polka Dance We'll Go - Tanda -1988
    2. - Polka Partners -Tanda -1985
    3. - We're The Sound-A-Bouts -Steljo-1979

  • Jaracz, Robert F.
    5 Hearthstone Rd
    Pelham, NH, 03076
    Phone: 603-635-3067
    Place of Birth: Lowell, MA
    DOB: 6/26/41
    Instruments: Accordion, Sax-Tenor
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Sound-A-Bouts
    Also performed with: Polkateers, Aristocrats
    Honors: 25 Years in polkas honored by NH Senator with Flag flown over Capital, Govenor's Citation -25 years in polkas, 1982 No. 1 polka band -Duchess County, Poughkeepsie, NY. award
    Information:
    E-mail: bobjaracz@csi.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - To A Polka Dance We'll Go - Tanda -1988
    2. - Polka Partners -Tanda -1985
    3. - We're The Sound-A-Bouts -Steljo-1979

  • Jarosz, Joe
    5007 Burman Dr
    Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    Phone: 815-759-3571
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB: 03/22/1936
    Instruments: Accordion
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Joe Jarosz Orchestra
    Also performed with: Li'l Wally, Lil Richard
    Honors: Prince of Polkas Trophy
    Information:
    E-mail:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Oj Danna Polka, Love Me Waltz, Helena Polka, Rudy's Oberek, Pancho Polka - Jay Jay - 1955
    2. - Fire Fly Polka, Zsa Zsa Polka, Tending the Geese Polka - Chicago Records - 1957
    3. -

  • Jasiewicz, Butch
    25 Ohio Ave
    Glassport, PA, 15045
    Phone: 412-678-6686
    Place of Birth: McKeesport, PA
    DOB: 9/14/71
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist: No
    Primary Band: Henny and the Versa Js
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: TJasiewicz@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mother's Hands - Jazzo -1998
    2. - Sharing Our Blessings -Jazzo -1997
    3. - If I Could Be Like You -Jazzo - 1993

  • Jasiewicz, Henny
    604 Diehl Dr
    McKeesport, PA, 15132
    Phone: 412-751-2758
    Place of Birth: McKeesport, PA
    DOB: 05/22/xx
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Henny & the Versa Js
    Also performed with: The Bell Hops
    Honors: IPA Song 1993, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: joaniej1@aol.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Mother's Hands - Jazzo -1998
    2. - Sharing Our Blessings -Jazzo -1997
    3. - If I Could Be Like You -Jazzo -1993

  • Jasin, Richard
    Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
    DOB: 12/4/38
    Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Michigan Polka Tells
    Also performed with: Eddie Roach, Walt Ceilcik and Orch, Ed Admack & orch
    Honors:Honers Gold Plaque from DJs For number song THE TATUSIU WALTZ , ,
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Sing Dance and Drink with the Mich Polka Tells - Dyno Records
    2. - It's No Joke - Sound Records
    3. - Flying High -Sound Records

  • Jarzynski, Larry
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Drums,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Dave Gawronski 5
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Hey! - Mark Records 11166
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Jaworski, Walt
    Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
    DOB:
    Instruments: Accordion,
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Walt Jaworski Orchestra
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - -
    2. - -
    3. - -

  • Jeski, Erica
    Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
    DOB: 01/13/1991
    Instruments: Trumpet,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: John Jeski Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: Special Achievement Award, West Hartford Public School, ,
    Information:
    E-mail: john@johnjeski.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Thank Heaven...For Polkas - Sunshine -1999
    2. - Incredible Polkas -Sunshine -1997
    3. - -

  • Jeski, John S.
    P.O.Box 380193
    East Hartford, CT, 06138-0193
    Phone: 860-232-4333
    Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
    DOB: 10/7/53
    Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: John Jeski Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: United Polish Societies Distinguished Service Award, Polish National Alliance/CT "Man Of The Year"
    Information:
    E-mail: john@johnjeski.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Thank Heaven...For Polkas -Sunshine -1999
    2. - Incredible Polkas -
    3. - Accordion Polkas -
    4. - Ageless Polkas -JOLO -1995

  • Jeski, Lorraine J.
    P.O.Box 380193
    East Hartford, CT, 06138-0193
    Phone: 860-232-4333
    Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
    DOB: 10/19/58
    Instruments: Bass,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: John Jeski Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    E-mail: john@johnjeski.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Thank Heaven...For Polkas -Sunshine -1999
    2. - Incredible Polkas -Sunshine -1997
    3. - Accordion Polkas -

  • Jeski, Stephanie Lynn
    Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
    DOB: 08/05/1984
    Instruments: Flute,
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: John Jeski Band
    Also performed with:
    Honors: # 1 Flute Award Winner FiestaVal, Williamsburgs, VA 5/98, Flute Sect Leader FiestaVal, Williamsburgs, VA 5/98,
    Information:
    E-mail: john@johnjeski.com
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - Thank Heaven...For Polkas - Sunshine -1999
    2. - Incredible Polkas -Sunshine -1997
    3. - Ageless Polkas -JOLO -1995

  • Jewula, Chester
    Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
    DOB:
    Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
    Vocalist:
    Primary Band: Hi Notes
    Also performed with:
    Honors:
    Information:
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. - The Million Dollar Sound in Polkas -< LI>- -
    2. - -

  • Johnson, James "Jimmy"
    14 Matejko St
    Buffalo, NY, 14206
    Phone: 716-826-3592
    Place of Birth: Lorain,OH
    DOB:9/29/52
    Instruments: Piano, bass
    Vocalist: Yes
    Primary Band: Dynatones
    Also performed with: New York Sound
    Honors: Grammy nom -1993, key to Frankenmuth,
    Information:
    E-mail: jjfingrs@netzero.net
    DISCOGRAPHY
    1. Where's Your Portki? - Ethnic World Records -1998
    2. Stephanie Live -1998
    3. Our Polka Hero -1998

  • Jurek, Robyn (see Mrozinski)


 

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