Argentine tango | Tango argentino | Argentinean tango
Tor Jaran Apold, violin
Bengt Florvåg, clarinet
Anne Nitter Sandvik, piano
Ole Amund Gjersvik, double bass
Arrangements and compositions by Ole Amund Gjersvik
Influences
argentine tango Astor Piazzolla Anibal Troilo Osvaldo Pugliese Pedro Laurenz jazz classical argentinian tango tango argentino
Critically acclaimed norwegian tango quartet Combo Tangos first album was described by Argentinean cultural attaché as
"A work of art, subtly enriched by elements of european tango and modern jazz. Combo Tango obtains the miracle of letting us experience the soul of Argentine tango as it was 100 years ago through work made yesterday. We and the tango are indebted to them."
Combo Tango enjoys great success as live performers, and their first record (sold out) recieved excellent reviews throughout Europe.
The new album Combo Tango: Milonga del Angel (Acoustic Records ACR9828), containing original compositions as well as favourites by Piazzolla, Laurenz, Pugliese and Troilo, was released February 5th, 2007 - for ordering please contact the distributor directly, or order from any of the internet stores listed below.
The following internet stores have the record in stock: Platekompaniet (Norway only) CDON.COM (All EU countries)
NEW!!! THE TANGO SHOP
(Worldwide)
NEW!!! DYM.DE (Worldwide)
Album or individual tracks also downloadable from within the iTunes application
"A pearl. A joy to listen to. The quartet plays with an intensity and feeling that expresses superbly the vitality, power and vulnerability of the Argentine style of music."Bergens Tidende
"This is music fully alive - and in these hands and heads more powerful than ever."TV2
"Combo Tango manages to create music so full of sensuality and atmosphere that I almost get overwhelmed by emotions." Rana Blad
"The ensemble is tight, energetic and playful.
A lovely and useful record." BA
"Vibrant and playful tango of the first order." Lyd og Bilde
"The quartet plays on such a high level that an international breakthrough is very possible" Os og Fusaposten
"A record full of impressive single achievements in a playful and energetic, well together ensemble. I can see the smile they must have, in the the corner of their mouths, while playing." Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
"A lovely record from the Norwegian Combo Tango. Combo Tango plays successful, glorious tango with a hint of nordic tonality." POLITIKEN, Copenhagen
[5/5] "Etwas vom Besten, was in Europa an Tangomusik (ein)gespielt worden ist" Danza Y Movimiento, Germany
All reviews are available in full (in original language) at www.combotango.com
"A pearl. A joy to listen to. The quartet plays with an intensity and feeling that expresses superbly the vitality, power and vulnerability of the Argentine style of music." 