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Astor Piazzolla

Active

1940s - 1990s

Born

March 11, 1921 in Mar Del Plata, Argentina

Died

July 5, 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Genre

Latin International Jazz Classical

Styles

South American Traditions Tango Chamber Music Latin Jazz World Fusion

Also Known As

Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla
Astor Piazolla
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Astor Piazzolla

Biography by Steve Huey

Brought the tango out of the dancehalls of Buenos Aires and onto the concert stage.
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Album Highlights

  • Tango: Zero Hour
    Astor Piazzolla
    Tango: Zero Hour
  • 57 Minutos con la Realidad
    Astor Piazzolla
    57 Minutos con la Reali …
  • The Late Masterpieces
    Astor Piazzolla
    The Late Masterpieces
  • Sergio & Odair Assad: Latin American Music for Two Guitars
    Sergio Assad & Odai … / Astor Piazzolla
    Sergio & Odair Assa …
  • Lumiere
    Astor Piazzolla
    Lumiere
  • Piazzolla Classiques
    Buenos Aires Symphony O … / Astor Piazzolla
    Piazzolla Classiques
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