Libertango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla

Libertango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Artist: Gary Burton
Label: Concord Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 013431488729
EAN: 0013431488729
ASIN: B00004S968


Release Date: 2000-04-04

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Listmania:

  1. My "if I had a radio show,I would put..." CD list
  2. The trip to the Highlands 2003
  3. Best Of 2000

Tracks:

  1. Libertango
  2. Invierno Porteno
  3. Escualo
  4. Buenos Aires Hora Cero
  5. Fuga Y Misterio
  6. Milonga Del Angel
  7. Michelangelo 70
  8. Contrabajissimo
  9. Fugata
  10. Mumuki
  11. Milonga Loca
  12. Adios Nonino

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Burton Highly Respected by Piazzolla as Musician.......2004-03-02

Those who don't think vibes work with Tango written by Piazzolla are entitled to their own incorrect opinion, however, it must be
stated that Piazzolla was a man interested in expanding the Tango
and incorporating jazz and other elements into it, and he worked
with Gary Burton, as well as many other jazz and classical performers and musicians to create a constantly growing Tango that would continue into the future. This album has many of the
elements of the other albums Burton made with Piazzolla, a Tango
that added the new with the traditional. It is a gem.

1 out of 5 stars Tango? Not here........2003-08-31

If you think tango is best played on the vibraphone (xylophone) then this is for you. (Isn't that the instrument of choice of clowns worldwide??) OK, I overstate it, but this is "music" your 5-year old would be happy with, making clay creations during playtime. No drama, no danger, no tension... Tango is not kid stuff. (I really don't recall a bandoneon on the album.) I am frankly stunned that Burton dares to call it Tango, whereas it is really some form of Jazz... It is just elevator music, frankly. Not an example of some of the most fervent, longing and melancholy music that is Tango.
If you are a true fan of Tango, I sincerely discourage you from wasting you resources on this.
(This is my first review, and I apologize if it seems brusque, but I'm very fervent about this, and I hope it's useful.) That's it!
(P.S. you can't buy my CD, I've destroyed it in the name of mankind!!! :p )

5 out of 5 stars Technical Brilliance.......2000-10-03

When I saw the lineup of musicians Burton assembled for this album, I had to buy it. These are guys who play for the love and honor of the great master, not a bunch of egomaniacs eager to show what each can do alone. The technical brilliance of this album makes it seem like these musicians have been playing together for years, which in many instances is exactly the case. I was originally skeptical about how vibes would sound playing music as intricate as Piazzolla's, but I'm here to tell you it worked. Burton's playing does not overshadow the others, rather it complements their playing working particularly well on Fuga Y Misterio and Escualo. I am pleased to see the inclusion of Libertango which has become almost de rigeur for those seeking to interpret Astor's music. This music here is of a quality that you will be reaching for this CD for years to come. If you love Piazzolla, buy this CD today!

5 out of 5 stars Passionate Vibes.......2000-07-14

On one of his best recordings ever, Gary Burton proves that it's possible to play genuinely passionate music on the vibes. How such intense feeling and lyricism can emanate from a bunch of metal plates struck by hammers is a beautiful mystery. Of course, Burton gets some great assistance from an extraordinary team of virtuoso performers, and all of them are obviously committed to making Piazzolla's music remain a vital part of our musical heritage, combining raw excitement with meticulously executed performances. The perfect choices of tempo and phrasing all show how Burton's musical leadership has matured over the years, making this recording even better than his previous Piazzolla albums (which are also recommended). One of our greatest jazz players, Burton constantly dishes up surprises that transcend any musical category.

5 out of 5 stars It's a wonderful world ..........2000-07-03

Even if I listen mostly to elaborate, fine music, no matter if it is classic rock or new age, I must confess that I'm not a regular jazz listener ... My jazz collection is poor in quantity, but contains mainly cookies, like Miles Davis's "A kind of blue" or similar. But after I have read the reviews, I decided to try and taste it ... Wooauhh! The Germans would say: "Einsame Klasse!". Go for it! Now!

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