TANGISSIMO is Canada’s sensational new Argentine Tango Band.
Tangissimo has thrilled thousands of people with live concerts, broadcasts and recordings since their formation in 2003. Piazzolla's violinist Fernando Suárez Paz calls them "... un grupo divino." Shouts of Bravissimo! Tangissimo! have been heard from Buenos Aires to Keremeos.
Tangissimo recently returned from Buenos Aires where they filmed the documentary Chasing the Tango High for Infinity Films. It was on that journey that they played with the royalty of tango musicians: Fernando Suárez Paz (violin), Nestor Marconi(bandoneón) and Arturo Schneider (saxophone). While there, they also played for several milongas, including Los Bohemios and Confiteria Ideal.
The music was also featured in the documentary with the same name showed on 'Bravo' TV Channel.
Tangissimo has unusually wide appeal to diverse audiences. They have won the hearts of sophisticated listeners everywhere, from classical and jazz lovers in North America to tango aficionados in Buenos Aires. The music they play is as eclectic as their public - a passionate blend of tango, jazz and classical styles. From Alberto Ginastera to Astor Piazzolla - Júlian Plaza to Horacio Salgán - tangos old and new - they cover the complete palette of Argentine colors, sounds and emotions.
Their first CD Tangissimo Live was chosen one of the best new releases of 2004 by CBC Radio Canada's Espace Musique and was celebrated at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival that same year. Their new CD "Chasing the Tango High" will surely be another hit.
The trio has been blessed by Maestro Horacio Salgan - Argentina’s most celebrated tango composer and pianist - “por las magnificas versiones de mis obras”. This says it all. Hear them.
The Concerts
Our programs cover the complete palette of tango. Tangos old and new. To speak of each piece is needless as tango speaks for itself. Just allow the music to embrace you... laugh and cry... remember and dream....
Linda Lee performs :
Solo Piano Tango
Duo Tango with Ed Henderson, Guitar
Trio Tango with Ed Henderson, Guitar and Miles Foxx Hill, Bass
Ed Henderson, Guitar :
Ed Henderson was Assistant Conductor of Showboat, (Ford Centre) and Music Director/Producer for Jeff Hyslop’s self-entitled CD and one man show Feet First. He has worked with many of Canada’s finest performers including Brent Carver, Ann Mortifee, Leon Bibb, Sharon, Lois and Bram and Chilliwack. He recently produced the CD Dancing Under the Moon for Vivian Xia, a brilliant young yanqin player based in Vancouver. His choral setting of Birdsong was premiered by the world renowned Vancouver Chamber Choir. Earthsongs and Santa Barbara Publishing publish many of his choral works.
Miles Foxx Hill, Bass :
Listen for the influence of legendary bassists like Ray Brown, Jaco Pastorious, Paul Chambers and Dave Holland in Miles Hill’s work. In fact, Miles studied with Dave Holland, bassist for the great Miles Davis. Miles has played on over 300 album projects, for artists as diverse as P.J. Perry and the Rankin Family, to children’s entertainer Raffi. In 1991, Miles received a Juno Award and a Gold Record for his work on Renegade Romantic by Paul Janz. Most recently, Miles has recorded, mixed, mastered and co-produced a CD for vocalist Joani Taylor which was nominated for a Juno Award. Miles Foxx Hill is currently producing, recording and performing music for artists and films in studios in and around Vancouver.
Sample repertoire for all concert combinations:
Primavera Porteña Astor Piazzolla
A Fuego Lento Horacio Salgán
A lenda Caboclo Heitor Villa-Lobos
Danzarin Julian Plaza
Nelly Genaro Esposito
Nocturna Julian Plaza
Milonga Alberto Ginastera
Tango del Eco Horacio Salgán
Paris desde aqui Daniel Binelli
El Choclo Antonio Villoldo
Los Angéles de Piazzolla Astor Piazzolla
Taquito Militar Mariano Mores
Chiquilin de Bachin Astor Piazzolla
Poéma Saul Cosentino
Un Chorinho a la Antigua Horacio Salgán
Invierño Porteño Astor Piazzolla
La Cumparsita Matos Rodriguez
Concert at : info@lindaleethomas.com