David Christopher Panzl, a keyboard percussionist, was exposed to South American music as a child through his musician parents, who were aficionados of guitar repertoire.
Performer Biography
The two artists, Carl-Emmanuel Fisbach and David Christopher Panzl, met by chance in Japan during an event commemorating the victims of the March 2011 tsunami.
Composition History
Astor Piazzolla's "Histoire du Tango" was originally written for flute and guitar and depicts the evolution of the tango genre from its origins to the present day.
Interpretation
The arrangement of "Libertango" for tenor saxophone and vibraphone on this recording is a first, created specifically for this album by vibraphonist Tim Collins.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango" symbolizes his transition from classical tango to "Nuevo tango," a new style of tango he pioneered.
Recording & Production
This recording features the world premiere of "Serbend" by avant-garde composer Mathieu Bonilla, which was dedicated to the duo Fisbach and Panzl.
Performer Biography
Carl-Emmanuel Fisbach, a saxophonist, grew up in a dual French and South American cultural environment with a strong Argentinian influence.
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