Jazz Articles about Pablo Aslan

Pablo Aslan: Avantango

by Mark Sabbatini
July 23, 2004

I cannot pretend I know anything about bassist Pablo Aslan or the supposedly “vibrant New York tango jazz scene"--I bought this CD because it was in the 99-cent bin of a Seattle record store and the concept sounded intriguing.

It's safe to say I scored a real bargain.

Aslan, a native of Argentina who's recorded and performed with numerous artists since moving to the U.S. in 1980, features a rather unusual sextet and collection of guest ...

Pablo Aslan: Avantango

by Elliott Simon
April 24, 2004

Two bodies entwine and then move with intense rhythm—this is tango. Bassist Pablo Aslan, an integral component of NYC’s Latin and downtown jazz landscapes, has provided rich tonality and compositional skill to projects with the late saxophonist/flutist Thomas Chapin, trumpeter Frank London, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinetist David Krakauer. In addition, Aslan is a major exponent of tango nuevo, the sensual Argentinian music made famous by legendary bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla. As trio Avantango, Aslan, Chapin and pianist Ethan Iverson released ...

Pablo Aslan: Avantango

by Mark F. Turner
February 1, 2004

The exotic and romantic combination of tango and traditional jazz is distinctively expressed on Buenos Aires bassist Pablo Aslan's new recording. With energetic tension, the music on Avantango is performed with a style that is quite refreshing. An ardent musician and composer Aslan is at the pinnacle of his field and has earned accolades from performances on Broadway's 'Tango Argentina' and similar musical ventures with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and singer Julio Iglesias. The Avantango live experience includes musicians as well ...