Astor Piazzolla y su Quinteto Tango Nuevo

Astor Piazzolla y su Quinteto Tango Nuevo was the bandoneon-led ensemble led by Argentine composer and bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla, active from 1978 to 1988. The group performed Piazzolla’s nuevo tango repertoire, blending elements of traditional tango with jazz-influenced harmonies and classical forms, typically in a chamber-style lineup of bandoneon, violin, piano, electric guitar, and double bass. The quintet functioned as a primary vehicle for Piazzolla’s compositions and for exploring rhythmic and harmonic innovations within tango.