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Orchestra

Manuel Buzón

Manuel Buzón was a pianist, singer and bandleader whose orchestra debuted at the Cine Villa Crespo in May 1928 [1]. The orchestra toured Spain in 1929–1930, recorded for Victor and Odeon, and featured the singer Amadeo Mandarino from 1936 [1]. Buzón was born on 18 December 1904 [3] and died in Buenos Aires in 1954 [2].

Manuel Buzón led a tango orchestra in which he served as leader, pianist and singer. He presented it at the Cine Villa Crespo in May 1928 [1]. Before forming his own orchestra, he worked as a pianist and singer at the radio station LOY Radio Nacional Flores. He later became the station's artistic director [1].

The orchestra toured Spain from 1929 to 1930 and recorded for Victor during that tour [1]. Back in Buenos Aires, it played in theatres, bars and on several radio stations through the 1930s [1]. In 1942 it recorded "Al verla pasar" for Odeon with the singer Amadeo Mandarino [1]. A calendar listing also records a session by the orchestra on 12 May 1942 [4]. By 1947 the orchestra played only occasional dates [1]. Buzón died in Buenos Aires in 1954 [2].

Early life and radio work

Manuel Buzón was born on 18 December 1904 [3]. In 1915, as a child, he sang at a Club Social América show at the Cine Teatro Excelsior [1].

In 1925 he joined LOY Radio Nacional Flores as a pianist and singer [1]. In October of that year his orchestra accompanied Rosita Quiroga on a Victor record. That record included his composition "Calla corazón" [1].

In 1927 Jaime Yankelevich bought LOY, which later became Radio Belgrano. Buzón was the station's artistic director at the time [1]. That same year Azucena Maizani premiered his "Cancionero" [1].

History: debut and Spanish tour (1928–1930)

In May 1928 Buzón debuted his orchestra at the Cine Villa Crespo, appearing as leader, pianist and singer [1].

On 29 May 1929 the orchestra sailed for a tour of Spain [1]. It played the Principal Palace in Barcelona and Maipú Pigall's in Madrid, and it recorded for Victor during the tour [1]. The tour ended in 1930, when the orchestra opened the Salón Moderno at the Seville Exposition [1]. In August 1930 it played the Teatro Rívoli in Villa Crespo [1].

History: Buenos Aires in the 1930s

In 1931 the orchestra played the Teatro Marconi with Teófilo Ibáñez [1]. It also played daily at the Bar-Billares Río de la Plata and joined Radio Prieto's Vino Toro programme [1].

In March 1932 the orchestra represented current tango in the show "El Tango Porteño" at the Teatro Nacional [1]. In 1933 Buzón's tango "Después hablamos" won third prize in Crítica's tango contest at Luna Park [1].

In 1936 Amadeo Mandarino joined as singer, and the orchestra was heard on Radio Callao and Radio Municipal [1]. In 1938 it played the bank employees' carnival dances in Bahía Blanca and then toured the interior of the country [1].

History: later years (1942–1954)

On 10 February 1942 the orchestra returned to Radio El Mundo [1]. On that date it also recorded "Al verla pasar" for Odeon with Mandarino [1]. A calendar listing records a further recording by the orchestra on 12 May 1942 [4].

In 1947 the orchestra played the carnival at Club Haedo Juniors, one of its occasional later engagements [1]. Buzón died in Buenos Aires in 1954 [2].

Singers

Buzón himself sang with his orchestra from its 1928 debut, as well as leading it and playing piano [1]. Amadeo Mandarino joined as singer in 1936 [1]. He sang on the 1942 Odeon recording of "Al verla pasar" [1].

Other singers worked with Buzón outside his own vocal role. In 1925 his orchestra accompanied Rosita Quiroga on a Victor record [1]. In 1927 Azucena Maizani premiered his "Cancionero" [1]. In 1931 the orchestra appeared with Teófilo Ibáñez at the Teatro Marconi [1].

Recordings

The orchestra's documented recordings include the following [1][4]:

  • 1925: Victor record accompanying Rosita Quiroga, including Buzón's "Calla corazón" [1].
  • 1929–1930: Victor recordings made during the Spanish tour [1].
  • 10 February 1942: "Al verla pasar" for Odeon, with Amadeo Mandarino [1].
  • 12 May 1942: a recording listed in a 1942 calendar; the title is not given [4].

Repertoire and compositions

Several works by Buzón are named in the sources [1]. "Calla corazón" appeared on the 1925 Victor record with Rosita Quiroga [1]. "Cancionero" was premiered by Azucena Maizani in 1927 [1]. "Después hablamos" took third prize in Crítica's tango contest at Luna Park in 1933 [1].

Dance notes

The orchestra played dance engagements, but the sources do not describe its style for dancing [1]. In 1938 it played the bank employees' carnival dances in Bahía Blanca [1]. In 1947 it played the carnival at Club Haedo Juniors [1].

References

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  1. 1.Manuel Buzón · todotango.com
  2. 2.Manuel Buzón · es.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
  4. 4.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info

Most danced

From TangoTube dances

  1. Al verla pasarManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  2. Mano bravaManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  3. Pichón enamoradoManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1942
  4. MiedoManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  5. AliceManuel Buzon1942

Tours

  1. 1929Sails for a tour of Spain, playing the Principal Palace in Barcelona and Maipú Pigall's in Madrid and recording for Victor.†

    Part of Manuel Buzón's 1929 tour of Spain

    Places named: Spain, Barcelona, Madrid

  2. 1930Ends the Spanish tour by opening the Salón Moderno at the Seville Exposition; in August plays the Teatro Rívoli in Villa Crespo.†

    Part of Manuel Buzón's 1929 tour of Spain

    Places named: Sevilla

  3. 1938Plays the bank employees' carnival dances in Bahía Blanca, then tours the interior.†

    Part of Manuel Buzón's 1938 tour of the interior

What we don't know yet5 of 6 known

Its singers.

Data: recordings, facts and sources

Also: its leader, Manuel Buzon

Recordings by year

Source: TangoCloud catalogue

19421943

1942: 11, 1943: 4

Singers over the years

First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes · Every singer and orchestra

19421943
  1. Osvaldo Moreno1942–1943 · 8
  2. Amadeo Mandarino1942 · 6

Singers

Notes13

As a child sings at a Club Social América show at the Cine Teatro Excelsior.1915Single source

Joins LOY Radio Nacional Flores as pianist and singer; in October his orchestra backs Rosita Quiroga on a Victor record that includes his "Calla corazón".1925Single source

Artistic director of LOY when Jaime Yankelevich buys the station, later Radio Belgrano; Azucena Maizani premieres his "Cancionero".1927Single source

Debuts his orchestra at the Cine Villa Crespo as leader, pianist and singer.May 1928Single source

Sails for a tour of Spain, playing the Principal Palace in Barcelona and Maipú Pigall's in Madrid and recording for Victor.May 29, 1929Single source

Ends the Spanish tour by opening the Salón Moderno at the Seville Exposition; in August plays the Teatro Rívoli in Villa Crespo.1930Single source

Plays the Teatro Marconi with Teófilo Ibáñez and daily at the Bar-Billares Río de la Plata; joins Radio Prieto's Vino Toro programme.1931Single source

Represents current tango in "El Tango Porteño" at the Teatro Nacional.Mar 1932Single source

Amadeo Mandarino joins as singer; the orchestra is heard on Radio Callao and Radio Municipal.1936Single source

Plays the bank employees' carnival dances in Bahía Blanca, then tours the interior.1938Single source

Returns to Radio El Mundo and records "Al verla pasar" for Odeon with Mandarino.Feb 10, 1942Single source

Plays the carnival at Club Haedo Juniors, one of his occasional later dates.1947Single source

Dies in Buenos Aires.1954Single source

Won1

Won His "Después hablamos" takes third prize in Crítica's tango contest at Luna Park.1933Single source

Recordings2

Alice · Manuel Buzon · 1942 — recorded by Manuel BuzonMay 12, 1942Single source

Recorded in Odeon Records1942–1943Single source

Leader born1

Its leader was born on December 18, 1904Supported · 2

In other catalogues1

tango.info · ManueBuzonSingle source

Leader died1

Its leader died on July 14, 1954Single source

Sang with2

Félix Gutiérrez — sang with Manuel BuzonSingle source

Amadeo Mandarino — sang with Manuel BuzonJun 1936–Jan 1938Single source

Listen

  1. Musica del organitoManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  2. FueyeManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  3. Nunca penséManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1942
  4. Ficha de oroManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1942
  5. MiedoManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  6. AliceManuel Buzon1942
  7. Mano bravaManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  8. Al cerrar los ojosManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1942
  9. Al verla pasarManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino1942
  10. Royal PigallManuel Buzon · Amadeo Mandarino · no clip yet1942
  11. Pichón enamoradoManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1942
  12. Canto al tangoManuel Buzon · Osvaldo Moreno1943

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