Series of twelve one-hour concerts.|ASTOR PIAZZOLLA. SERIES: Face the music : Pacifica's East and West coast concert series| no. 1 First in a series of twelve 1-hour concerts. CONTENT: Performance by Astor Piazzolla and his sextet, comprised of Piazzolla, Julio Pane, Gerardo Gandini, Jose Bragato, Horacio Malvicino, and hector Console. Their music is based upon dance rhythms (Tango, Ragtime, Chalreston, etc.) with syncopation, layered chords, jazz, and instrumental solos. Piazzolla is known for his bandoneon playing--the instrument of the tango. BROADCAST: Satellite, 6 June 1990.
Performance by Astor Piazzolla and his sextet. Their music is based upon dance rhythms (Tango, Ragtime, Charleston, etc.) with syncopation, layered chords, jazz, and instrumental solos. Piassolla is know for his bandeneon playing -- the instrument of the Tango.