Biography:Adrien Avon

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Adrien Avon


     
 Given name:     Adrien
 Middle name:     
 Family name:     Avon
 Place of birth:     Montréal
 Place of death:     
 Year of birth:     1906
 Year of death:     1982
 Profile:     Composer, Musician
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Biographical notes


French Canadian violinist and fiddler, band leader and composer, Adrien Avon recorded at least 6 discs between 1946 and 1967. He composed tunes, 15 of which were published in "150 Canadian Fiddle Tunes, with piano accompaniment. Tunes by Canadian Fiddle Legends" (Mayfair Music Publications, 2000).