Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed Nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles.
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Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla 11 March 1921 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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4 July 1992 (aged 71) Buenos Aires, Argentina
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