Octeto Buenos Aires

Argentinian Tango-Fusion band funded 1955, as an evolution of Piazzolla's string ensemble. Formed with the objective of introducing jazz-influenced free improvisation to Tango aesthetics. Considered the to have coined Tango Nuevo as a genre. Formation: Bandoneon & Direction: Astor Piazzolla Bandoneon: Leopoldo Federico Violin: Enrique Mario Francini / Hugo Baralis Contrabass: Juan José Vasallo Cello: José Bragato Piano: Atilio Stampone Electric Guitar: Horacio Malvicino Piazzolla released two albums with this formation: Tango Progresivo (Argentina, 1956) and Tango Moderno (Argentina, 1957) Disbanded in 1958, product of frustrations over financial difficulties.