Music For Sunny Place, vol. XXIX

Johnny Meijer was a Dutch accordionist, among the greatest virtuosos on the instrument. He was born Jan Cornelis Meijer in Amsterdam on October 1, 12. Meijer was a world champion accordionist in 53—54. He played a wide variety of music including folk, pop, jazz, swing, Romanian music, and classical pieces. Meijer was especially known as a jazz accordionist. A documentary film simply titled "Johnny Meijer" was made about him in 93 by director John Appel.

Torquato y los 4 was part of the early rock scene in Spain in the 60s. "Torquato" was a nickname for double bass. They released a few singles and EPs showcasing their early rock sounds.

Lidija Klement was a talented Soviet singer in the 60s who gained national fame for her performances of popular songs, but sadly passed away at a young age due to cancer. She was born Lidia Richardovna Klement on July 8, 37 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) and died on June 16, 64 at the age of 26. Klement was involved in music from a young age, studying piano and singing in a choir. She later sang with the Naum Tyomkin Variety Orchestra and the Leningrad Comedy Theater ensemble. She became well-known across the Soviet Union for her performances of songs like "Karelia", "Rain on the Neva", and "Is All This for Me Alone?". Klement frequently appeared on popular TV shows like "Goluboy Ogonyok".

Vanni Catellani leads the musical group Vanni Catellani e la sua Orchestra (Vanni Catellani and his Orchestra). He was a trumpet player, was still very active through the 70s.

Progresiştii orchestra is a Romanian folk and dance music ensemble that has released recordings and performed live concerts showcasing traditional Romanian music styles. They have performed concerts alongside other notable Romanian folk music groups, such as the National Folk Music Orchestra "Lautarii".

Helena Majdaniec was a pioneering Polish big beat singer and actress who left a lasting impact on the Polisg music scene in the 60s and 70s through her recordings and performances. She was known for her energetic performances and was considered the "queen of Polish Twist" for popularizing that dance style in Poland.

Brita Borg was a versatile and acclaimed Swedish entertainer who left a lasting mark on the country's music and theater scene over her decades-long career. She was born Brita Kerstin Gunvor Borg on June 10, 26 in Stockholm, began her career in the 40s as part of the variety show group "Vårat gäng" ("Our Gang"). She later formed the quartet "Flickery Flies" with Allan Johansson, whom she later married. She had a long collaboration with famous Swedish variety performer and writer Povel Ramel, appearing in his radio programs and variety shows. Borg was known for her energetic and humorous performances, often playing characters like an "African-American jazz/gospel singer in blackface" or a "seductive Gypsy girl".

The core members of the Gus Brendel Group included Gus Brendel, Armin Rusch, Charly Antolini, Jeff Wohlgenannt, and Mladen Franko. They released at least one album titled "Die Große Teenager-Party" in 1967, which featured the Gus Brendel Group performing alongside the band The Crazy Horses.

Het Cocktail Trio was a Dutch group that recorded EPs and singles in the 1960s in collaboration with the bands De Krekels and De Merels, releasing their music on the Omega label.

Werner Müller was a highly versatile and prolific German musician who left a lasting mark on both classical and popular music through his extensive discography and collaborations with other pop artists. Collaborations with renowned artists like singer Caterina Valente and trumpeter Horst Fischer, releasing joint albums together.

That's all, folks. See you soon.

Johnny Meijer met zijn Swing accordeon Doedelzak Boogie (Netherlands, 69)
Torquato y Los 4 Baby In “Blue Jeans” (Spain, 60)
Lidija Klement My prihodim v novij dom (Russia, 63)
Orchestra Vanni Catellani Samoa (Italy, 196?)
Vokalni Kvartet Predraga Ivanovića Pod sjajem zvezda (Serbia, 61)
Helena Majdaniec Jedziemy autostopem (Poland, 64)
Progresiştii Fetite dulci ca-n Bucureşti (Romania, 6?)
Brita Borg Fat Mammy Brown (Sweden, 57)
Hazy Osterwald-Sextett The Laughing Hussar (Switzerland, 65)
Gus Brendel Group Take a Shake (Western Germany, 63)
Het Cocktail Trio met de Krekels Wie heeft de sleutel van de jukebox gezien? (Go 'Way Christina) (Netherlands, 65)
Werner Müller mit Dem RIAS Tanzorchester Rumba Anna (El negro zumbon) (Western Germany, 58)

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