Astor Piazzolla
11 March 1921 – 4 July 1992
Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger who revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style called nuevo tango, incorporating elements of jazz and classical music. His works include Libertango and Adios Nonino, and he is regarded as one of the most important tango musicians of the 20th century.
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Life events
Astor Piazzolla was born in the coastal city of Mar del Plata.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla spent much of his childhood in New York, where he received his first bandoneon and was exposed to jazz.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla became bandoneonist and arranger in the leading tango orchestra of Anibal Troilo in Buenos Aires.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla studied composition with Nadia Boulanger, who encouraged him to pursue his tango voice.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla wrote Adios Nonino in memory of his father, one of his most celebrated compositions.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla formed his first quintet, the ensemble that became central to his nuevo tango style.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla recorded Libertango, marking a turn toward a more international, jazz-inflected sound.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla achieved widespread international fame touring with his second quintet through the 1980s.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPiazzolla died after suffering a stroke two years earlier.
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