Astor Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine composer and bandoneon player who reshaped tango by blending its traditional rhythms and melodies with elements of classical composition and jazz. His music emphasizes complex harmonies, counterpoint, extended forms, and virtuosic bandoneon playing, and he led small ensembles such as octets and quintets. Often associated with the term nuevo tango, his work helped move tango toward a concert and chamber music context.