Pablo Aslan - Tango Grill (2010)

Pablo Aslan

Tango Grill

One rarely speaks of tango and jazz in the same sentence, due to the lack of improvisation in the former. But bassist Pablo Aslan has pulled it off here on this spirited recording that retains all of the charm and intrigue of Argentina with the collective spontaneity of American freedom. For the most part, Aslan collaborates with Néstor Marconi on the bandoneon and violinist Ramiro Gallo, but a fourth and unexpected element is trumpeter Gustavo Bergalli, playing an instrument rarely heard in nueva tango. The result is a refreshing take on a music that usually has clearly defined parameters, but here is slightly and delightfully stretched. Within the simplicity of the sultry "La Payanca" or "La Ultima Cita," there's genuine warmth in the seductive tones. Aslan is also mindful of tradition, as he presents the famous "El Amanecer" with his bowed bass and Marconi's lilting bandoneon in high drama, as it was when this song was composed in the 1920s. There are sad and solemn moments, especially provided by Bergalli, but "El Flete" is the track where dour feelings turn into happiness courtesy of Gallo's violin breaking up the tragic circumstance. The drummer on five of these cuts is Daniel Piazzolla, the grandson of icon Astor Piazzolla, furthering the full-circle concept of embracing traditions while establishing new ones. Best suited for a late-night tryst, Aslan's concept works quite well, proffering the idea that this mix of jazz and tango has further definitions to follow.

by Michael G. Nastos

Tango Grill, el nuevo trabajo del contrabajista Pablo Aslan, respeta la tradición del tango sin posibilidad de discusión alguna. Pero el espíritu inquieto y artístico de Aslan no le ha permitido convertirse en un típico tradicionalista a ultranza. Lejos de ello, ha incorporado elementos de otros estilos (básicamente del jazz –y dije “básicamente”-) con lo que ha logrado plasmar una propuesta estética más que moderna atemporal, valiéndose para ello de conocimientos, búsquedas y aptitudes que, sumados a sus habilidades como líder y arreglador, lo posicionan como uno de los músicos más inquietos y representativos de la música contemporánea argentina; sumando, a un estilo como el tango, elementos y valores enriquecedores que enaltecen y potencian sus valores e importancia histórica, con una acertada lectura del presente y apostando hacia el futuro.

Marcelo Morales

Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEiR1ZvlOLA

Tracks

01 El Amanecer
02 Viejo Smocking
03 El Marne
04 La Payanca
05 Sin Palabras
06 Rencor
07 EL Flete
08 Dandy
09 La Última Cita
10 Divina
11 La Trampera

Personal

Pablo Aslan: contrabajo
Néstor Marconi: bandoneón
Nicolás Ledesma, Abel Rogantini: piano
Ramiro Gallo: violín
Gustavo Bergalli: trompeta
Daniel Piazzolla: batería

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