Anibal Troilo

Birth Name: Aníbal Carmelo Troilo
Artistry: composer, director, Bandoneón player
Lived: 1914 - 1975
Alias: Pichuco

Anibal Troilo

Born in Argentina, Troilo is amongst the most popular of tango musicians
Troilo fell in love with the Bandoneón when he heard it at cafes, and was 10 when he got his first instrument - he played that Bandoneón almost all his life
Troilo's bandoneón is widely considered one of the best ever - a mastery of expression
In 1925 he started his career (at age 11) on a stage at a market
At 14 he formed a quintet
In 1930 he played bandoneón in the Vardaro-Pugliese sextet, and also later in the bands of Julio De Caro, Angel D´Agostino (see above) and others
He formed his own orchestra in 1937
In the 1940s Troilo became very successful
He was responsible for what was termed 'The Troilo Sound' - a very rick and distinctive sound that juxtaposed staccato and legato figures
Troilo's orchestra, Orquesta Tipica was amongst the most preferred by dancers during the Golden Age of tango - his orchestra is well known for its instrumentals
Troilo is famous for knowing how to choose the best orchestra players to achieve the best sound
His sound changed to concert sound around the late 1950s
Troilo's instrumentals and recordings with Francisco Fiorentino are a favorite for modern milongas
He often played bent forward, with eyes closed (his double chin hanging)
He once said: 'It is said that I am very often moved and that I cry. Yes, it is true. But I never do these things for trivial reasons.'
He died in May 1975, renown for being a great band director, composer and brilliant bandoneonist - he recorded a massive 485 sides!

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