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Pablo Ziegler

Pablo Ziegler is an Argentine composer based in Buenos Aires and New York City. He is currently the leading exponent of nuevo tango, thanks to the skills and reputation he gathered while working extensively as Astor Piazzolla's regular pianist from 1978 until the maestro's retirement for health reasons in 1989. In 1985 Ziegler composed the music for the film Adios Roberto, and in 1990, he established the New Tango Quartet.

His playing style, both sharply percussive and metallically lyrical, is instantly recognizable and bears some similarities to that of Vladimir Horowitz as well as some of the wistfulness of Bill Evans. As a composer he has taken Piazzolla's contrapuntal approach to tango music and added more jazz influence, notably with the regular use of a drumkit, lighter harmonies similar to those used in Bossa Nova, and extended passages of improvisation. Having created a bridge between Jazz and improvisation and the New Tango personified by Piazolla, he has been more successful with his album Bajo Cero.

Ziegler's 2005 album, Bajo Cero, earned a Latin Grammy award.[2] On March 21, 2009 he played in Herbst Theatre in San Francisco for the “Tango Meets Jazz” concert, with Nestor Torres.

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Live Review

Pablo Ziegler Latin Jazz Trio at Sha Tin Town Hall

Album Review

Jazz Tango by Dan Bilawsky

Multiple Reviews

Album Review

Buenos Aires Report by Jerry D'Souza
Buenos Aires Report by Ralph A. Miriello
Bajo Cero by Dennis Hollingsworth
Bajo Cero by C. Michael Bailey
Bajo Cero by C. Michael Bailey
Quintet For New Tango by AAJ Staff

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April 09, 2018

2018 Grammy Winner Pablo Ziegler Trio Appearing At The Blue Note Jazz...

February 23, 2018

Pablo Ziegler Trio - 2018 Grammy Winner "Best Latin Jazz Album" For...

December 12, 2009

The Sound is Modern, the Issue is Lasting

December 04, 2008

Tango Meets Jazz at the Jazz Standard December 5th-7th

March 07, 2008

Moving Nuevo Tango into the Next Generation - Buenos Aires Report,...

November 21, 2007

Pablo Ziegler Trio at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, December 8, 2007

November 04, 2005

Latin Grammy for Best Tango Album Pablo Ziegler's Bajo Cero

June 20, 2005

The Piazzolla Legacy: Tango & Beyond! Pablo Ziegler Quartet + Edmar...

June 02, 2005

The Piazzolla Legacy: Tango & Beyond! Pablo Ziegler Quartet + Edmar...

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Pablo Ziegler Concerts

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Recent Releases

Album Jazz Tango by Pablo Ziegler

Jazz Tango

Zoho Music
2017

Album Amsterdam Meets New Tango by Pablo Ziegler

Amsterdam Meets New...

Zoho Music
2013

Album Buenos Aires Report by Pablo Ziegler

Buenos Aires Report

Zoho Music
2007

Album Tango & All That Jazz by Pablo Ziegler

Tango & All That Jazz

Kind of Blue Records
2007

Album Bajo Cero by Pablo Ziegler

Bajo Cero

Zoho Music
2005

Album Quintet For New Tango by Pablo Ziegler

Quintet For New Tango

BMG
2000

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