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Romantic
melodies ...
Seductive rhythms ...
Tiempo
Tango
Chicago
- It's time to Dance !
Whether
tango dancer or music appreciator, Tiempo Tango Chicago will move
your heart and soul.
With
its superbly performed arrangements of tango classics - Piazzolla
and Villoldo, Tiempo Tango Chicago performs with
originality and style.
Founded
by flutist and tanguera
(tango dancer), Julie Koidin, Tiempo Tango Chicago is an
instrumental ensemble that includes Julie (flute), Joe Vito
(accordion/piano), Julien Labro (bandoneon), Irina
Feoktistova (piano) and John Tuck (bass).
We
realize the unique needs of tango social dancing and strive to keep
dancers on their feet!
Our
repertoire is unique and flexible. While our mission is to perform
tangos, milongas, and waltzes, we also offer jazz standards (Cole
Porter, Duke Ellington), Brazilian music (bossa nova, samba, choro),
and even classical and holiday music, as cortinas, full dance sets,
or as a mixture.
"I cannot believe that a brand new
Tango group from the Midwest can produce such a sound ...
that makes you want to get up and dance"
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- George Drivakos, Tango DJ
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"The
live band performance by Tiempo Tango Chicago Ensemble, directed
by Julie Koidin and accompanied by Maestro Gerardo Perez,
bandoneonist from Uruguay, was better than recorded music.
Their music pieces and the sound system was more than I had hoped
for. I felt like I was being transported to Argentina with
the spectacular dancers and music. "
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Common
Questions
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What does Tiempo Tango mean?
"Tango Time !"
The Spanish word "tiempo", like the Italian word
"tempo", means "time". The phrase "tiempo
de tango" literally has two meanings: 1) In the tempo or
feel of
a tango or 2) It is time to tango.
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I
want some music for a big event but do not know how to
organize the entertainment. Can you help?
We would be pleased to consult with you on your ensemble options and
music choices in order to best suit your needs. |
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Is there a difference
between an Accordion and a Bandoneon?
They are both "squeezeboxes," but vary in timbre. One might say that the bandoneon is
the German or Argentinian version of the accordion. One notable
difference is the arrangement of keys - the accordion has a
piano-like keyboard, and the bandoneon has seemingly random
buttons.
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Does
Tiempo Tango Chicago offer larger ensemble groupings?
Yes. Tiempo Tango always performs in our standard quartet
configuration. We also have the resources to augment our
ensemble with more instruments such as violin and guitar, as
well as with dancers. |
Do
you perform educational concerts?
Tiempo Tango is developing an educational series for grade
school level through adult. Please contact us for more
information. |
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