Juan D'Arienzo
Brief
bio written by: Joe Yang
Juan D'Arienzo (December 14, 1900 - January 14, 1976) studied the violin
from the age of twelve, and started out playing in theaters before becoming
a part of a tango orchestra.
It
is said that he liked
keeping the piano as the prominent instrument in his songs, and his style
is marked with a harder rhythm than most other tangos. Nicknamed "El
Rey del Compas" (King of the Beat), Juan D'Arienzo was known
for his Valses (Waltzes) and Milongas. Early in his recording career,
roughly 40% of songs his orchestra performed were Valses. And people loved
them.
On many occasions he liked keeping the piano as the prominent instrument
in his songs, and his style is marked with a harder rhythm than most other
tango music of the time.
Click the players below to hear samples of Juan D'Arienzo's tangos...
Susanita
El Resero
Miedo