Biography / Synopsis

Juan Pablo Navarro presenta Contratangos's biography

For almost a century, the double bass has been a vital presence in tango. Since 1920, the instrument has come to stay in the genre, keeping the beat of the two-four time signature on its strings. The approach of Juan Pablo Navarro, a bassist from the province of Bs. As., in his first solo material, Contratangos, is an example of how the double bass can still contribute to the renovation of the genre. In the album, which only includes original pieces ranging from tango, jazz to contemporary music, Navarro combined forces with musicians like Néstor Marconi (bandoneon), Juan Carlos Cirigliano, Nicolás Guerschberg, Abel Rogantini, Diego Schissi, Cristian Zárate, Juan Esteban Cuacci (pianos), and Esteban Falabella (guitar). The resulting songs, written by creative duos, can be enjoyed in this concert presentation.