Argentine bandoneonist and composer (1921–1992) who created Nuevo Tango, blending tango with classical and jazz influences.

Born 1921, died 1992. Bandoneon player, composer and bandleader. Credited with reinventing tango into Nuevo Tango. Founded and led notable ensembles including a tango quintet; frequent collaborators included pianist Pablo Ziegler and violinist Fernando Suárez Paz. Famous works include Libertango, Adiós Nonino and Oblivion.

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) revolutionized tango by fusing classical and jazz elements into Nuevo Tango. Reviews praise his quintet format, virtuosity, and compositions like Adiós Nonino, Libertango and Oblivion. Live and studio albums discussed emphasize lyricism, technical skill and cinematic mood.

For:Tango fans, listeners of classical-jazz crossover, and curious music lovers.

 "And at the entrance of the cinema/ the owner tells me/ - Here, I am the music/ go away beggar go go.../ with a dynamic fury/ as if she were a goat/ kicking ugly shrew/ with her feet on the bandoneon/ Bandoneon, old lion, bite it!"

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 An album that lets you breathe deeply the suffering and melancholic air of an author at the peak of his artistic journey.

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 The "cultured composer" Piazzolla emerges in all his extraordinary sweetness and creativity (just listen to "Oblivion")

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