Tango Suite Buenos Aires
Zoho, 2023
8/10
Listen to Tango Suite Buenos Aires
The Romanian native and esteemed pianist Antonio Gavrila tips his hat to the Buenos Aires legend Astor Piazzolla here, where Walther Castro, Quique Sinesi and Horacio ‘Mono’ Hurtago accompany him for the 8 rich tracks.
The rumbling keys of “Michelangelo” starts the listen with an energetic appeal that benefits much from Castro’s flowing bandoneon, and “Introduccion Al Angel” follows with a sublime intimacy thanks to the atmospheric bandoneon and warm keys.
At the midpoint, “Amor Sin Palabras” is rich with beauty and calm melody that tugs on the heartstrings, while “Tristeza” spotlights Gavrila’s meticulous key prowess that unfolds with grace and adventurousness.
Near the end, “Nostalgico” is textured precisely with Hurtado’s cozy bass, and “Todo Piazzolla” exits with the firm keys, lively bandoneon and Sinesi’s well timed guitar emitting a worldly and harmonic presence.
This is Gavrilo’s debut for the Zoho label, and it’s a superb interpretation of Argentinian tango that welcomes solo piano pieces, dramatic bouts and cultured jazz flavor that will always be relevant.
Travels well with: The Santiago Big Band- Santiago Brooklyn Santiago; Arturo O’Farrill- Virtual Birdland