Year
Tango in 1954
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Our catalogue holds 257 recordings from 1954. The orchestras recorded most that year were Carlos Di Sarli (37 recordings), Juan D'Arienzo (29 recordings), and Alfredo De Angelis (21 recordings).
That year
Alberto Moran: Makes his last Pugliese recording, closing 54 sides with the orchestra.
Enrique Camerano: Pugliese records his tango No quiero perderte, sung by Alberto Morán.
Carlos Yanel: First recording, Oración rante, with José Sala for CBS-Columbia.
Rodolfo Lesica: Records Canzoneta with Varela, one of his best sellers.
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Recorded in12
Carlos Di Sarli — recorded in Tango in 1954 (37 recordings)1954Single source
Juan D'Arienzo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (29 recordings)1954Single source
Alfredo De Angelis — recorded in Tango in 1954 (21 recordings)1954Single source
Osvaldo Pugliese — recorded in Tango in 1954 (14 recordings)1954Single source
Aníbal Troilo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (12 recordings)1954Single source
José Sala — recorded in Tango in 1954 (11 recordings)1954Single source
Orquesta Francini-Pontier — recorded in Tango in 1954 (10 recordings)1954Single source
Miguel Caló — recorded in Tango in 1954 (10 recordings)1954Single source
Ángel Vargas — recorded in Tango in 1954 (9 recordings)1954Single source
Quinteto Pirincho (Francisco Canaro) — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source
Alfredo Gobbi — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source
Francisco Rotundo — recorded in Tango in 1954 (8 recordings)1954Single source
What happened52
Alberto Morán Makes his last Pugliese recording, closing 54 sides with the orchestra.Single source
Enrique Camerano Pugliese records his tango No quiero perderte, sung by Alberto Morán.Single source
Carlos Yanel First recording, Oración rante, with José Sala for CBS-Columbia.Single source
Rodolfo Lesica Records Canzoneta with Varela, one of his best sellers.Single source
ANGEL DOMINGUEZ Directs Roberto Chanel's orchestra in its first RCA Victor recording, his own Fatal y tanguera.Single source
Roberto Arrieta Back with Caló, records Boca Juniors.Single source
Miguel Montero First recording with Osvaldo Pugliese, A la luz del candil.Single source
Miguel Montero Debuts with Pugliese's orchestra at Club Huracán.Single source
Lorenzo Barbero Records Noche de locura with Osvaldo Ribó.Single source
Osvaldo Ribo Records Noche de locura with Lorenzo Barbero's orchestra.Single source
Alberto Morán Starts his solo career with an orchestra led by pianist Armando Cupo.Single source
Luis Rubistein Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source
Jorge Maciel Last recording with Gobbi, 'Un regalo de reyes'.Single source
Jorge Casal Last Troilo recording, Los cosos de al lao.Single source
Mario Pomar Back on RCA Victor with Di Sarli, records Discépolo's Tormenta.Single source
Manuel Romero Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source
Maria de la Fuente Records live in Tokyo with Juan Canaro's orchestra during the Japan tour.Single source
Héctor Pacheco Latest catalogued Fresedo recording, Perdóname.Single source
Alfredo Del Rio Joins Alfredo Gobbi, replacing Jorge Maciel; records El hijo cruel.Single source
Maria Cieri With Rodolfo, invited to dance in Troilo's El Patio de la Morocha; he declines.Single source
Raúl Garello Joins the house orchestra of Radio Belgrano at about eighteen, where he meets Leopoldo Federico.Single source
Horacio Ferrer With friends from the Selección de Tangos radio programme founds the Club de la Guardia Nueva in Montevideo, staging concerts by Troilo, Salgán and Piazzolla's Octeto Buenos Aires.Single source
Finito Marries María Teresa, who becomes his dance partner.Single source
Roberto Florio Joins Francini-Pontier; records Los cosos de al lao for RCA Victor.Single source
Carlos Olmedo Sings briefly with Osvaldo Pugliese.Single source
Francisco Lauro Los Mendocinos record Luna de arrabal with Alberto Ortiz.Single source
Arturo Penón Tours Japan with Juan Canaro's orchestra, the first tango tour there.Single source
Federico Silva Writes Sin estrellas with Racciatti.Single source
Joaquin Do Reyes Ends his TK period, with 24 recordings made since 1950.Single source
Osvaldo Manzi Joins Aníbal Troilo's orchestra as pianist, replacing Carlos Figari; stays until 1957.Single source
Roberto Pansera Scores the film Se necesita un hombre con cara de infeliz.Single source
Enrique Díaz By this year Troilo and Piazzolla have written Contrabajeando as a showcase for him.Single source
Armando Garrido Records Dónde with Lucio Demare's orchestra for Art-Fono.Single source
Jorge Maciel Joins Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra alongside Miguel Montero and records for Odeon.Single source
Alejandro Scarpino Accompanies Ángel Vargas on record with two guitarists.Single source
Mario Demarco Joins Osvaldo Pugliese's orchestra as bandoneonist and arranger in June.Single source
Ernesto Franco Directs the orchestra on Roberto Rufino's Orfeo recordings Lo siento en el alma and Mi pobre novia.Single source
Mario Bustos Leaves Del Piano late in the year; vocal-cord problems halt his career until surgery.Single source
Héctor Pacheco Appears in Soy del tiempo de Gardel, never released.Single source
Alberto Marino Records for Odeon with his orchestra under Osvaldo Manzi.Single source
Roberto Chanel Records his own "Oración rante" with Ángel Domínguez's orchestra for Victor.Single source
Jorge Caldara Leaves Pugliese and moves to Japan, playing on Radio Tokio, NHK and in theatres.Single source
Astor Piazzolla Studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris.Single source
Ricardo Pedevilla Singer Carlos Paiva makes his professional debut with the orchestra.Single source
Hugo Baralis Tours Japan with Juan Canaro's orchestra; on his return he writes the tango Anoné.Single source
Tita Merello Records Se dice de mí, El choclo and Arrabalera with Canaro.Single source
Tino García Back with D'Agostino for carnival at Club Lanús, beside Rubén Cané.Single source
Alfredo Gobbi Singers Alfredo Del Río and Tito Landó join the orchestra.Single source
Carlos Di Sarli Returns to Victor, recording until 1958.Single source
Julio De Caro Retires from leading his orchestra.Single source
Juan Canaro Tours Japan with singers María de la Fuente and Héctor Insúa.Single source
Manuel Buzon Dies in Buenos Aires.Single source
Timeline
1954
Recorded in Carlos Di SarliSingle source
1954
Recorded in Juan D'ArienzoSingle source
1954
Recorded in Alfredo De AngelisSingle source
1954
Recorded in Osvaldo PuglieseSingle source
1954
Recorded in Aníbal TroiloSingle source
1954
Recorded in José SalaSingle source
1954
Recorded in Orquesta Francini-PontierSingle source
1954
Recorded in Miguel CalóSingle source
Related
- Carlos Di SarliOrchestra
- Juan D'ArienzoOrchestra
- Alfredo De AngelisOrchestra
- Osvaldo PuglieseOrchestra
- Aníbal TroiloOrchestra
- José SalaOrchestra
- Orquesta Francini-PontierOrchestra
- Miguel CalóOrchestra
- Ángel VargasOrchestra
- Quinteto Pirincho (Francisco Canaro)Orchestra
- Alfredo GobbiOrchestra
- Francisco RotundoOrchestra