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Italian American violinist and accordionist (born March 19, 1899 in New York, NY – died August 2, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA)

Originally named Giuseppe Mentrasti, like his Italian-born father, Mario Perry played both violin and accordion for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. In 1923, he toured England with Whiteman’s ensemble. Perry also recorded numerous accordion solos for Brunswick, Pathé, and Victor and some accordion duets with Peppino for OKeh. He died in a car accident in 1929.