Aires Tango

The Profile

Aires Tango is an Italo-Argentinian quartet founded by saxophonist Javier Girotto in 1994, blending jazz with tango traditions. The core lineup features Girotto (soprano/baritone sax and Andean instruments), Alessandro Gwis (piano), Marco Siniscalco (electric bass), and Michele Rabbia (percussion).

Known for a fiery fusion of jazz and tango with strong dynamic control; active since 1994. Core members: Javier Girotto, Alessandro Gwis, Marco Siniscalco, Michele Rabbia. Albums include Origenes (2001), Poemas, Cronologia del 900, Aniversario, Madres, Escenas Argentinas, En Vivo, and Malvinas.

Aires Tango is an Italo-Argentinian quartet blending jazz and tango with a Piazzolla-aware edge and strong improvisational dynamics. The review of Origenes (2001) praises Javier Girotto’s solos, Gwis’s delicate pianism, and the group’s control from pianissimo to fortissimo. Guest voices and subtle electronics broaden the palette without leaving the quartet’s identity.