Los Mejorres De Florindo Sassone is a lovingly curated window into the elegant, swirling heart of Argentine tango. Florindo Sassone, revered for his precision and emotional depth, brings together his Gran Orquesta Típica to deliver arrangements brimming with both melancholy and grandeur. These recordings, all instrumental, showcase the orchestra’s ability to conjure the pulse of Buenos Aires nightlife—where longing and celebration intertwine on the dance floor.
What sets Sassone apart is his commitment to both tradition and refinement. Each track is executed with a clarity and richness that reveals new details with every listen: the sigh of the bandoneón, the lilting sweep of violins, and the subtle dialogue between piano and strings. For collectors and newcomers alike, this album is more than a historical artifact; it’s an invitation to relive tango’s golden era, when orchestras like Sassone’s shaped the soundscape of an entire city.
Whether you’re a long-time devotee of tango or a vinyl enthusiast seeking to expand your musical horizons, Los Mejorres De Florindo Sassone is a testament to the enduring power of orchestral storytelling. Let it transport you to a place where every note is steeped in passion and memory.
Track List:
A1 - El Amanecer = 夜明け - 2:23
A2 - La Clavada = ラ・クラヴバーダ - 2:46
A3 - Organisons De La Tarde = たそがれのオルガニート - 2:16
A4 - Blue Tango = ブルー・タンゴ - 3:03
A5 - A Media Luz = 淡き光に - 2:24
A6 - Caminito = カミニート - 2:36
A7 - Fuegos Artificiqles = 花火 - 2:52
A8 - A La Gran Muneca = 大きな人形 - 2:46
B1 - La Cumparsita = ラ・クンパルシータ - 3:10
B2 - Felicia = フェリシア - 2:11
B3 - La Tablada = ラ・タブラーダ - 2:29
B4 - Yira Yira = ジーラ・ジーラ - 2:42
B5 - El Choclo = エル・チョクロ - 2:50
B6 - Derecho Viejo = デレーチョ・ビエホ - 2:12
B7 - Carillon De La Merced = メルセ寺院の鐘 - 2:59
B8 - Lagrimas = なみだ - 2:33