Astor Piazzolla

Biography

Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer and virtuoso bandoneonist born in Mar del Plata, Argentina in 1921. His music revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A child of Italian immigrants, Piazzolla's family moved to New York City's Greenwich Village at a young age, shaping his eclectic musical influences.