Five Essential Astor Piazzolla Albums


Piazzolla has an extensive discography, complicated by reissues, licensing deals, and deceptive titles. (Read an essay on the 100th anniversary of his birth here.) Here are five favorites to get started. I have not included here any live albums. To hear how this music sounded like live, pick any live recording by Piazzolla and his

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