143  New Tango CD

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 14:10:40 -0500
From: Stephen Brown <Stephen.P.Brown@DAL.FRB.ORG>
Subject: New Tango CD

I recently obtained a newly relased CD, The Tango Camerata: Live at
Stanford University which I enjoy greatly. Bandoneonist Dan Diaz conceived
The Tango Camerata as a tango ensemble using different musicians and
instrumentation in various cities. The Tango Camerata frequently plays in
Denver.

On this recording The Tango Camerata is an ensemble comprising bandoneonist
Dan Diaz, guitarist Paul Binkley, and bassist Chris Coultier with the
addition of vocalist Roberto Forte on some tracks. The CD presents music
recorded in concert as well as at a milonga. I found the guitarist's
rhythmic drive contributes to a light but very danceable sound on most of
the instrumentals. The tracks with vocals seem a little less suitable for
dancing but are great musically. Despite the fact the recording was made
live, the sound quality is excellent, and there is no crowd noise.

The 14 tracks include: 1. Milonga de mis amores (milonga); 2. Cuando
llora la milonga (tango); 3. Palomita Blanca (vals); 4. La Cumparsita
(tango); 5. Milonga Triste (milonga campera); 6. Desde el Alma (vals); 7.
El Choclo (tango); 8. Romance de Barrio (vals); 9. Adios Muchachos (tango);
10. Estrellita del Mar (vals); 11. Gallo Ciego (tango); 12. Chiquilin de
Bachin (vals lento); 13. A Media Luz (tango); 14. Milonga del 900
(milonga).

The CD is available for $15 from The Rio Plata Institute, 1045 Gentile St.,
Layton, UT 84041. Make check payable to Intellinks. For additional
information visit the Rio Plata Institute website
<https://www.intellinks.com/rioplata/> and follow the links to the CD or go
directly to <https://www.intellinks.com/rioplata/CD1.html>.

I understand The Tango Camerata is in the process of recording a new CD
which will include some pieces with a full orchestra ensemble. I look
forward to its release.

With best regards,
Steve (de Tejas)