57 Minutos con la Realidad (1996)

About this title: A final release from Astor Piazzolla, recorded shortly before his death and edited for release following notes that he left behind. The work stems largely from a session in the BBC studios, and also from a recording session in Germany. The playing is wonderful here -- all of the pieces fit well together. The piano is especially brash, courtesy of Gerardo Gandini. One other notable item here: the inclusion of a second bandoneon to work with Piazzolla's own in the sextet. For fans of Piazzolla, this is a wonderful album. For those that aren't full fledged devotees, it may also serve as a ... read more

Tracks:

1. Imagenes [Piazzolla]
2. Milonga Para Tres [Piazzolla]
3. Buenos Aires Hora Cero [Piazzolla]
4. Pasajes Obscuras Dos Estrellas [Piazzolla]
5. Tres Minutos con la Realidad [Piazzolla]
6. Mumuki [Piazzolla]
7. Sexteto [Piazzolla]
8. Adios Nonino [Piazzolla]
9. Prelude to the Cyclical Night [Piazzolla]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.