"Whenever I went to parties and family gatherings the accordion players - the uncles - were having more fun. So that's where I wanted to be. Initially, to be a respectable member of the family," Schimmel said.
"I would bring my accordion to parties, thinking it would be a chick magnet... And it wasn't! This was post-World-War America and we were all trying to be Americans, and I think you put an accordion on and you immediately show your ethnic roots."
"Pacino preferred the band's performances, which led to Schimmel's big screen debut. In addition to film, Schimmel's work has been heard from the biggest stages to hit TV shows."
"Today, Schimmel collaborates with former Juilliard classmate and dancer Micki Goodman and his son Michael to spread the love of music with special-needs adults."
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