Rodolfo Biagi
Biagi's music is sharp, spicy and beyond rhythmical.
Rodolfo Biagi (1906-69) was born in San Telmo in a non musical family.
His talent became obvious when he switched from violin to piano.
He played and recorded with numerous musicians including Carlos Gardel and Juan Canaro before joining Juan D'Arienzo in December 1935 and created the iconic style for both. He left in June 1938 to start his own orchestra, very much similar style as D'Arienzo but even more emphasizing the sharpness of the beat.
Listen to the 4 songs from 4 different period
Instrumentals
Characteristc emphasis on upbeat.
1938-39 Teófilo Ibáñez
Music: Rodolfo Biagi Lyrics: Francisco Gorrindo Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Rodolfo Biagi with Teófilo Ibañez in 1938
Music: Juan Maglio "Pacho " & José Servidio Lyrics: Juan Andrés Caruso Translation: Felipe & Ayano
Recorded by Rodolfo Biagi with Andrés Fálgas in 1940
Music: Rodolfo Biagi Lyrics: Carlos Bahr Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Rodolfo Biagi with Jorge Ortiz in 1941
Music: Juan Santini Lyrics: Vicente Planells del Campo Translation: Felipe & Ayano
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1919 played in Cine at 13 years old.
1921 joined Juan Maglio Pacho
Miguel Orlando at the cabaret Maipú Pigall.
1930 recorded with Gardel who wanted to add piano to change the sound “Viejo smoking”, “Buenos Aires” and “Aquellas farras”, the foxtrot “Yo seré para ti, tu serás para mí” and the waltz “Aromas de El Cairo”
Juan Bautista Guido
Juan Canaro - recorded 1931-35
Pacho who did he record with in 1932?
Joined D'Arienzo at Chantecler to replace Luis Visca who was ill. December 1935 until June 1938.
Sep 1938 he debuted his own orchestra at El Marabú. He played on Radio Belgrano for 20 years.
Teófilo Ibáñez who made a smash hit with a number of mine and Francisco Gorrindo’s: “Gólgota”.
Later Andrés Falgás, another hit with “Cicatrices”.
Also Jorge Ortiz, Alberto Amor, Carlos Saavedra and, in the last nine years, Hugo Duval.
Listen to his piano solo recording from 1927.