It was in the little San Francisco restaurant, Radio Valencia, that Tango Number 9 first began performing. Violinist Catherine Clune formed the ensemble to explore the repertoire of Astor Piazzolla, the father of modern Argentine tango. Taking Piazzolla’s driving, complex compositions, Tango Number 9 created their own sound by arranging and adding improvisation. After making their first CD, All Them Cats in Recoleta and continuing to give their much loved performances in concert halls and festivals, the group decided it was time to dig even deeper into the history of tango.
Tango Number 9 took on traditional Argentine tango with a fury and so very quickly they were playing for milongas (tango dance parties). The songs are steeped in tradition and yet speak of the timeless emotions of passion, nostalgia, and struggle. In addition to falling in love with this repertoire, they found that accompanying dancers is another source of inspiration for improvisation. Collaborating with the Bay Area’s best tango dancers, the band learned to play off of the intricate improvised footwork and saw the dance partners moved by the emotions of the music.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.tangonumber9.comTrack List:
1. Felicia
2. Chique
3. Radio Valencia
4. Papas Calientes
5. Desde el Alma
6. Malena
7. Lagrimas
8. Oh, These Dark Eyes
9. Buen Amigo
10. La Punalada
11. Romance de Barrio
12. Tiempos Viejos
13. El Chamuyo
14. Araca Corazon
15. Caseron de Tejas
16. Pa'Que Bailen Los Muchachos
17. La Yumba
18. El Baquiano
19. Radio Valencia (Slight Return)
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