Romance Tango Ensemble

contemporary sketches 02 11.09.2025 2:45 ↓

Contemporary sketches in progress. This one march-like, Prokoviev-inspired.

contemporary sketches 01 06.09.2025 1:32 ↓

Work in progress -- Contemporary sketches: "Dancers' entrance... Lyric theme... Conversation..."

Recuerdos 13.07.2025 2:13 ↓

Not tango - Bolero! Adaptation of piece by Brasilian singer Martiño, who recorded in Spanish. We followed closely the lovely intro arranged by orqesta leader Pocho Perez in the original.

Les Nuits de Montreal 25.02.2025 2:38 ↓

Our arrangement of tango moderno piece.

Uno 25.02.2025 3:05 ↓

Our arrangement of tango classic recorded notably by the Troilo orqesta and vocalist Alberto Marino circa 1943.

Vuelvo al Sur 15.01.2025 2:53 ↓

Our arrangement of the nostalgic Piazzolla classic; the yearning for the land of the south.

D'Accord 10.10.2024 3:05 ↓

This piece winds its way among themes and sub-themes, featuring the accordion.

La Vi Llegar 27.08.2024 3:15 ↓

Memorable tango dance piece by the orquesta Hanibal Troilo. Our own coda, half time, in classic tango rhythm. The original was done in 1944. 

Castellón 20.02.2024 5:19 ↓

Several themes convey impressions of Castellón De La Plana, Spain. Vibraphone section recalls church bells.

Natural Affection 19.09.2023 3:00 ↓

My arrangement of some incidental music, using two contrasting themes, by the leader (now departed this world) of the Modern Jazz Quartet, John Lewis.

Parallels 19.09.2023 4:24 ↓

A progression is first set out in long tones at the electric piano. The implied melody leads to a waltz section with flute and piano, ending with the original theme.

Tango Nights 19.09.2023 2:01 ↓

Original waltz starts out in the major, but an unexpected twist goes to the iv minor chord.

Beyond All Time 19.09.2023 3:23 ↓

Ralph Carmichael was one of the best Hollywood arrangers. He always insisted on "more strings!" and eventually recorded this with a 100-member orchestra.

Triunfal 09.02.2023 3:09 ↓

Classic made famous by Argentine orquesta director Hanibal Troilo. We follow the original. 

Milonga de Buenos Aires 09.02.2023 2:32 ↓

Argentine orquesta leader Francisco Canaro's popular milonga 2-step.

Oblivion 09.02.2023 2:38 ↓

Our arrangement of Piazzolla classic, with tenor saxophone taking the melody.

Bachianas Brasileiras 09.02.2023 5:23 ↓

From Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos' famous suite. Originally scored (1938) for soprano + 8 celli, our arrangement, like the MJQ version, uses vibraphone.

Invitation 09.02.2023 3:38 ↓

Bronislaw Kaper's 1952 film noir theme is now a standard. We pass the haunting melody around to all instruments.

Romance Language 09.02.2023 3:28 ↓

A play on words, as my dad taught medieval French. Opens with a piano flourish and has several contrasting sections, making use of Piazzolla-inspired rhythms. 

Romance Cue 08.02.2023 3:03 ↓

An original intro; segue to the romance cue from Fahrenheit 451 - Bernard Herrmann's film score in waltz time. (I tracked down Herrmann's hand-written studio notes).

Tango Extraño 08.02.2023 2:52 ↓

How to capture the impression of tango, but with our own signature? Renewed version, with strings.