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• Jagiello, Walter "Li'l Wally"
  

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• 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. - -

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• Jalovec, Tony
  90 Penelope Dr
  Kitchener Ont Canada N2N=3C5
  Phone: 519-497-9704
  Place of Birth: Slovenia
  DOB: 01/16/
  Instruments: Diatonic Button box with Midi 3-row Slovenian tuning
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Polka Maestre Band
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Air play polka 24/7, Air play chin FM toronto Ontario, YouTube channel, polka maestre band
  Information:
  E-mail: tony@thepolkamaestreband.com
  Web page: www.thepolkamaestreband.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - String n Things 2011
  2. - The Maestre plays Mihelic Cd 2009
  3. - DVD Tulip Festival Parliament buildings Ottawa, 2008,2009,2010

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• Janiszewski, Gene
  Houston, TX
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 5/02/1953
  Instruments: Bass Guitar
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Prairie Grass (Bluegrass)
  Also performed with: Marion Lush 1974-1977, Varitones, Modernairs
  Honors:
  Information: Travelled the country with Lush for 3 years, Played in Buffalo in Polka bands / and wedding bands for 8+ years.
  E-mail: gjanis@paradigm-group.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Album with the Modernairs
  2. -
  3. -

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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. - -

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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. - -

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• 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. - -

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• 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. - -

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• 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

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• 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 -

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• 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

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• 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
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• 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

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• Joswick, James
  1900 Stillwind Court
  Fleming Island, FL 32003
  Phone: 904-505-6862
  Place of Birth: Uniontown, PA 15401
  DOB: August 5, 1947
  Instruments: Bass Guitar
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Invictas
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: joswickjj@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY:
  1. - Red Hot - Al-Mar - 1968
  2. -
  3. -

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• Jurek, Robyn (see Mrozinski)