The tango is not unknown in our part
of the jazz-world. Especially the late Erling Kroner and the Italian Pablo
Russo (living in Denmark) have done their part to promote the tango. Especially
the sub-genre Nuevo Tango which was introduced by the great composer Astor
Piazzolla.
One can choose to go to the
motherland of the tango when one wants to do a tango record and that’s exactly
what bass player and composer Torben Westergaard did in January. In his
suitcase was a series of compositions which was brought to life by five
Argentinean musicians playing violin, cello, bandoneón, acoustic guitar and
piano.
Westergaard was at the bass but mind
you an electric one! Piano player Diego Schissi, who was arranger of the music,
was also leading the band.
The compositions by Westergaard are
transformed in the most brilliant manner by the Argentinean
musicians. The Nordic genes of
Westergaard shine through the compositions while the arrangements show
temperament and carry all their feelings on the outside. Very appropriate
Torben Westergaard is taking a shower on the cover: Sweat must have sprinkled
from him throughout the recording of this album. It’s Nordic tango at a very
high level and miles away from the October-project. Also by Westergaard.
Bonus: You will find a fifteen minutes video about the birth of the album in Argentina at
this address: youtu.be/vmO2hG7o3YI
Review by Niels Overgaard. Translation DSI Swinging Europe
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