Astor Piazolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was not simply a tango composer, but a tango innovator. Sporting his singular instrument, the bandoneon, Piazolla revolutionized tango by infusing elements from jazz and classical music. His style was labeled as nuevo tango (new tango).
Astor Piazolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was not simply a tango composer, but a tango innovator. Sporting his singular instrument, the bandoneon, Piazolla revolutionized tango by infusing elements from jazz and classical music. His style was labeled as nuevo tango (new tango).
