Juan Carlos Cáceres facts for kids
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Juan Carlos Cáceres
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| Born | 4 September 1936 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 5 April 2015 (aged 78) Paris, France |
| Genres | Jazz, Tango, Milonga |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, pianist, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, trombone |
| Years active | 1977–2015 |
| Labels | Mañana |
| Associated acts | París Gotán Trío, Maquinal Tango, Gotan Project |
Juan Carlos Cáceres (born September 4, 1936 – died April 5, 2015) was a talented musician from Argentina. He was born in the 1930s in Buenos Aires, a big city in Argentina.
When he was young, Juan Carlos Cáceres was interested in a way of thinking called existentialism. This idea was popular in Buenos Aires at the time. By his mid-twenties, he was a skilled jazz trombonist. Even though he studied fine arts at university, not music, he quickly became well-known in the jazz scene of Buenos Aires.
He often played at a jazz club called Cueva de Passarato. This club was not just for music. It was also a place where people who liked new ideas and ways of thinking would meet. In the late 1960s, Cáceres moved to Paris, France. There, he explored many different artistic things. He painted, produced music, taught, and most importantly, he kept playing music.
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Musical Journey and Styles
While living in Paris, Juan Carlos Cáceres became an expert on the music from the Río de la Plata region. This area is between Argentina and Uruguay. He learned a lot about styles like tango, milonga, murga, and candombe.
His musical skills grew a lot. He became known not only as a great trombonist, but also as a pianist, singer, and songwriter. His first album was called Sudacas. It was released by a French/American record company.
African Roots of Tango
Juan Carlos Cáceres's second album, Tocá Tangó, was very special. He had studied the African beginnings of tango music. He also looked at how tango was connected to murga and candombe.
This album featured a unique mix of instruments. It included amazing candombe songs like "Tango Negro" and "Tocá Tangó." His fourth album, Murga Argentina, was released by Mañana Music.
The Lion of Music
In 2007, Cáceres released an album called Utopía. This album was so good that people started calling him The Lion. It was seen as a big success for his performances and his knowledge of music history.
Music Projects
Juan Carlos Cáceres was very interested in different kinds of tango music. This led him to start other music groups with different styles.
He formed a group called París Gotán Trío. This group played more traditional "golden age" tango music. He played with Sedef Ercetin on cello and Sasha Rozhdestvensky on violin.
He also started a project in the electronic tango style, which was becoming popular. This group was called Maquinal Tango.
Later Life
Juan Carlos Cáceres passed away from cancer at his home in Paris on April 5, 2015. He was 78 years old.
Albums
Solo Albums
- Solo (1993)
- Sudacas (1994)
- Intimo (1996)
- Live à la Chapelle (1997)
- Tango Negro Trio (1998)
- Tocá Tangó (2001)
- Murga Argentina (2005)
- Utopía (2007)
- Noche de carnaval (2011)
Albums with Groups
- With París Gotán Trío: Champán Rosado (2004)
- With Maquinal Tango: Maquinal Tango (2007)
- With Tango Negro Trio: No me rompas las bolas (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Juan Carlos Cáceres para niños
