Tango & All That Jazz

• Artist: Pablo Ziegler Quartet
• Rating:
• Release Date: 2007
• Type: Live, Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Pablo Ziegler spent over a decade as the pianist with bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla's band and after the latter's death, he became one of the major interpreters of the modern tango. With a quartet including Hector del Curto on bandoneon, guitarist Paul Myers, bassist Pablo Aslan and adding a special guest, vibraphonist Stefon Harris on several tracks, the spirit of Piazzolla is very much alive. Two of Piazzolla's compositions are performed, "La Muerte del Angel" and "Michelangelo," both of them intense affairs. Among Ziegler's potent originals are the bittersweet ballad "Milonga en el Viento" and the haunting "Muchacha de Boedo." The presence of Harris invites comparison to Piazzolla's recording with vibraphonist Gary Burton added to his band. Intimately recorded at the Jazz Standard in New York City, the audience is clearly spellbound by the music and keep extremely quiet until offering enthusiastic applause after each number. Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
La Muerte del Angel		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(5:40)
Milonga en el Viento		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(6:17)
Pablo's Band Intro		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(1:14)
Michelangelo '70		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(4:58)
Alredor del Choclo		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(5:00)
Desde Otros Tiempos		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(5:28)
Once Again...Milonga		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(5:34)
Muchacha de Boedo		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(8:28)
La Cumparsola		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(6:32)
La Rayuela		Pablo Ziegler, Stefon Harris	(5:54)

Credits

Pablo Aslan (Bass), Stefon Harris (Guest Appearance), Ettore Stratta (Executive Producer), Pablo Ziegler (Arranger), Pat Philips (Liner Notes), Pablo Ziegler (Piano), Richard King (Mastering), Pat Philips (Executive Producer), Pat Philips (Producer), Hector del Curto (Bandoneon), Stefon Harris (Vibraphone), Richard King (Mixing), Martin Goodman (Engineer)