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Nuevo Tango - Classic Albums 1955-59
Nuevo Tango - Classic Albums 1955-59

Astor Piazzolla
Styles: Jazz, World
Catalogue Number: ADDCD3450
Astor Piazzolla was an Argentinian composer, bandoneon player and bandleader who was famous for revolutionising the traditional dance form, the tango, by introducing his concept of the Nuevo Tango, the new tango, in the mid-1950s. Born in Argentina but brought up in New York, he was a classically trained musician, while being exposed to the jazz that was so much part of the city life, as well as being steeped in the tango music of his homeland. Playing the bandoneon, an Argentinian form of accordion, he developed an eclectic outlook, playing music that transcended the genres, with its roots in Latin forms but incorporating classical motifs and tinged with various jazz influences. Studying and performing in Paris, he recorded his first Nuevo tango compositions in 1955, and followed with several albums exploring the possibilities of the style in the years that followed. This 41-track 2-CD collection comprises most of the recordings from selected albums from this era, “Sinfonia De Tango”, “Tango Progresivo”, Tango Moderno”, Lo Que Vendra” and “Tango En Hi-Fi”, which feature performances by Astor Piazzolla on bandoneon from his classic Nuevo tango era with his Orquesta De Cuerdas, (String Orchestra) and his Octeto Buenos Aires. It is remarkable music that genuinely brings together the Latin, classical and jazz metiers, and offers a fascinating insight into the work of a highly innovative and skilled musician.

Disk 1:
Track Title Artist
1 Picasso Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
2 Mi Tentacion Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
3 Sens Unique Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
4 Estamos Listos Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
5 Chaud Paris Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
6 Bando Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
7 Luz Y Sombra Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
8 Tzigane Tango Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His Strings
9 Lo Que Vendra Octeto Buenos Aires 
10 La Revancha Octeto Buenos Aires 
11 Tema Otoñal Octeto Buenos Aires 
12 Boedo Octeto Buenos Aires 
13 Mi Refugio Octeto Buenos Aires 
14 Taconeando Octeto Buenos Aires 
15 Haydee Octeto Buenos Aires
16 Marron Y Azul Octeto Buenos Aires
17 Los Mareados Octeto Buenos Aires
18 Neotango Octeto Buenos Aires
19 El Marne Octeto Buenos Aires
20 Anone Octeto Buenos Aires
21 El Entrerriano Octeto Buenos Aires
Disk 2:
Track Title Artist
1 Tangology Octeto Buenos Aires
2 Arrabal Octeto Buenos Aires
3 A Fuego Lento Octeto Buenos Aires
4 Lo Que Vendrá Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
5 Miedo Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
6 Sensiblero Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
7 Tres Minutos Con La Realidad Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
8 Noche De Amor Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
9 La Tarde Del Adiós Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
10 La Cachila Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra
11 Contrastes Astor Piazzolla & His String Orchestra & Qunteto Nuevo Tango
12 Tango Del Angel Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
13 Melancolico Buenos Aires Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
14 Loca Bohemia Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
15 Siempre Paris Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
16 La Cumparsita Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
17 Fuimos Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
18 Del Bajo Fondo Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
19 Inspiracion Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
20 Preparense Astor Piazzolla, His Bandoneon & His String Orchestra
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