Ástor Piazzolla

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March 11, 1921 - July 4, 1992, he died aged 71 and was Argentine.
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Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla.
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An Artist with 276 releases, and credited 13 times on others' music. 70 collaborations.

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Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with different ensembles.

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Astor Piazzolla ( 1921-1992 ), Argentine musician.

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Astor Piazzolla ( 1921-1992 ), Argentine musician.

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Discography

289 releases – 276 under his own name and 13 credits on others' music Edit
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