Jackie Zorc

National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum

605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123

USA

E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com

Phone: 216-261-3263

Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA

Fax: 216-261-4134

Jackie Zorc was one of the most popular bandleaders from the late 1920s to the late 1930s, in Cleveland. He was known for his smile and showmanship. His pleasing demeanor is said to have inspired Frankie Yankovic to adopt a crowd-pleasing personality. The by-word of the time was 'I'm going wherever Jackie Zorc is playing.' He is said to be one of the first to expand the polka band from a trio by adding a saxophone player to play more American pop tunes. Jackie excelled on the chromatic accordion, and his Carro accordion is in the collection of the Polka Hall of Fame.

Inducted in 2006