Alfredo Malerba

Alfredo Malerba (born 24 September 1909, died 9 January 1994 in Mexico City) was a pianist and composer [5][4]. He played in Buenos Aires cinema and cabaret groups in the late 1920s, recorded in Spain, accompanied singers including Libertad Lamarque, and co-wrote tangos such as "Ropa blanca" and "Mi taza de café" with Homero Manzi [1][2][6].

Alfredo Malerba was a pianist and composer, born on 24 September 1909 [5]. In 1927 he was the pianist of Rafael Rossi's group at the Select Suipacha cinema and the Folies Bergère cabaret [1]. The following year he joined Cátulo Castillo's orchestra for a tour of Spain, appearing in Barcelona and recording for the Odeón label [1].

During the 1930s Malerba worked as an accompanist. He accompanied Francisco Fiorentino's debut as a soloist on LR3 Radio Nacional in 1934, and in 1935 he formed a trio with Antonio Rodio to accompany Libertad Lamarque [1]. He also wrote songs, including "Besos brujos" with Rodolfo Sciammarella for the 1937 film of that name, and "Ropa blanca" and "Mi taza de café" with Homero Manzi in 1943 [1][2][6].

Malerba married Libertad Lamarque on 24 December 1945 [3]. He died in Mexico City on 9 January 1994 [4].

Early career (1927–1928)

In 1927 Malerba was the pianist of Rafael Rossi's group, which performed at the Select Suipacha cinema and at the Folies Bergère cabaret [1].

In 1928 he and his brothers joined Cátulo Castillo's orchestra for a tour of Spain [1]. In Barcelona the orchestra debuted at the Teatro Empire and at the Excelsior cabaret, and Malerba recorded for Odeón during this period [1].

Accompanist in the 1930s

In 1934 Malerba accompanied Francisco Fiorentino when the singer made his debut as a soloist on the radio station LR3 Radio Nacional [1].

In 1935, back in Buenos Aires, Malerba formed a trio with Antonio Rodio to accompany the singer Libertad Lamarque [1].

Compositions

In 1937 Malerba wrote "Besos brujos" with Rodolfo Sciammarella for the film of the same name [1].

In 1943 he wrote "Ropa blanca" and "Mi taza de café" with Homero Manzi [2]. A credits listing names Malerba as a composer of "Mi taza de café" [6].

Marriage and later life

Malerba married Libertad Lamarque on 24 December 1945 [3]. He died in Mexico City on 9 January 1994 [4].

Related

The composition "Mi taza de café", which Malerba wrote with Homero Manzi, has its own entry [2][6].

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