Three to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew Oliver

Tango is more than just dance, and more than just music - it's a whole artistic genre. For some people, it's a way of life. One such person is Alex Krebs, a Portland-based tango instructor, Bandoneon player, and bandleader who has dedicated the past couple decades to spreading a love of tango around the world.

On this episode, Alex and pianist Andrew Oliver take Kirk (and all of you) on a journey into the wide, enchanting world of tango.

FEATURED/DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:

Alex's Portland Tango Studio, Tango Berretin
Selections from Stumptandas by the Alex Krebs Tango Sextet: “Milonga Bruja” by Juan Rezzano, “Romance Di Barrio” by Anibal Troilo, “Si Soy Asi” by Francisco Lomuto/Antonio Botta, "Solamente Ella" by Lucio Demare/Homero Manzi, “La Yumba” by Osvaldo Pugliese, 1946, and "No Te Apures Cara Blanca" by Garza / Bahr, all arranged by Andrew Oliver
“Tango Por una Cabeza” by Carlos Gardel from Dresdén, 1933-35, also performed by The Tango Project for True Lies, 1994
“Esta Noche de Luna” by Osvoldo Pugliese, 1942
“Arrabal” by Osvaldo Pugliese from El Eslabón Perdido, 1966
“Buenos Aires Yo Te Canto” by Carlos Di Sarli
“Que Me Importa Tu Pasado” by Juan D’Arienzo, 1959
“Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides” by Aníbel Troilo
“Verano Porteño” by Astor Piazolla & Quinteto Tango from The Vienna Concert, 1992
“La Milonga de Buenos Aires” by Francisco Canaro
“Las Mirlas” by Horacia Salgán, ~1950
“Taquito Militar” by Horacio Salgán y Ubaldo De Lio
“Invierno" by Orchestra Típica Misteriosa Buenos Aires from Una noche en la milonga, 2013

OUTRO SOLOIST: Kyle Molitor

Kyle is a Portland-based trombonist who plays in all sorts of bands, and was also featured on the year three Strong Songs theme msuic. Find him on Instagram @tbonemolitor and check out one of his singles here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kylemolitor/the-jazz-feat-toranpetto

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