It wouldn't be wrong to say that Pablo Ziegler changed Astor Piazzolla's life forever when he was invited to be part of the Piazzolla Quintet, the historical quintet that many people remember for their performances from Montreal Jazz Festival to the album Zero Hour. Ziegler was not just a sideman. As Piazzolla imagined, Ziegler helped shape what Piazzolla's music had become during their collaboration that lasted for over a decade. Who knew that Piazzolla was not an improviser before collaborating with Ziegler?

Pablo Ziegler's Grammy-Award win would probably not have been a surprise to Piazzolla given Ziegler's vast experience in the jazz world. His playing style, both sharply percussive and metallically lyrical, is instantly recognizable and bears some similarities to that of Vladimir Horowitz as well as some of the wistfulness of Bill Evans' approach.

From fiery, improvised solos to delicately woven ensemble playing, the trio delivers unmatched readings of beloved works by Ziegler, as well as modern classics by his late, longtime collaborator Astor Piazzolla. As one the most important living interpreters of nuevo tango, a concert by Pablo Ziegler offers a chance to witness part of the living history of this vital musical tradition.

"Pablo Ziegler doesn't merely carry the torch passed to him by Astor Piazzolla; he adds his own breadth of flame to it as well."

All About Jazz

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"Ziegler continues to push the art form forward... nuevo tango's leading living exponent."

All About Jazz

"There's no question that Ziegler takes the tango to levels of sophistication and refinement probably undreamed of by Piazzolla."

The Chicago Tribune

"No one embodies the art of the tango better."

Lincoln Journal Star

"He is cool, understated and makes everything look easy and natural... just as a really suave tango dancer seems not to move with feet but on wheels, Ziegler skates the keyboard."

The Los Angeles Times

"The music... is arresting. It is ferociously beautiful and centered around the mathematical precision of the tango... Horizons blur in mighty syncopations and juicy jazz sojourns and a new hybrid drenched in the blues and jazz emerges."

Hot House Jazz

Audio: Pablo Ziegler Jazz Tango Trio