seduces the senses, stirs the soul

Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Andrés Martín, double bass
Dana Burnett, piano

tango - it’s all about the passion

TANGO - it’s all about the passion

Founded in 2020, the The Camarada Tango Quartet showcases the scintillating rhythms and seductive melodies of the tango through inventive and energizing concerts. Made up of Argentinian composer and international double bass player Andrés Martín, flutist Beth Ross Buckley, violinist David Buckley, and pianist Dana Burnett, they bring a deep passion for tango and many years of experience to the stage. The ensemble is committed to furthering the evolution of tango, performing an extensive repertoire list that spans all eras of tango history up to the present day and features original compositions by resident composer Martín. The Camarada Tango Quartet was mentored by legendary bandoneonist Raul Jaurena.

Tango at its roots is sensuous, rhythmic, and passionate. Join Camarada for a program that explores the wide range of tango from the 1900’s all the way to the evocative newly commissioned piece - Tango Bajo el Agua by Andrés Martín.

Tango Obsession is  powerful program of tango through time - a curated time-travel experience highlighting several famous tango composers: Villoldo, Pugliese, Gardel, Francini, Pontier, Salgan, Troilo, Mores, the unequivocal Astor Piazzolla featuring rich arrangements and commissioned original works by Andrés Martín.

Meet the Musicians

  • Beth Ross Buckley

    flute

  • David Buckley

    violin

  • Andrés Martín

    double bass and composer

  • Dana Burnett

    piano

What People Are Saying

“You musicians and your music are AMBASSADORS for Argentina…”

— Audience Member @ Bebop Club, Buenos Aires

Aníbal Troilo’s rhapsodic instrumental “Responso” inspired bold steps from the dancers and gave an insightful glimpse of the tango’s musical development in the 1930’s. Piazzolla got his professional start at age 19 playing in Troilo’s orchestra, which at that time was Buenos Aires’ premier tango orchestra. The two musicians collaborated on “Contrabajeando,” a rambunctious tango with lavish contrabass solos, which gave Camarada’s Martín ample opportunity to indulge in his considerable technical prowess. Martín arranged “Contrabajeando” as well as the rest of the concert’s music, but in this piece he generously provided bravura solos for the other members of the quartet to complement his flourishes. His commissioned work “Tango Bajo del Agua” received a rousing reception from The Conrad’s audience, and it displayed inventive thematic wealth and well-crafted structure

— Ken Herman, San Diego Story 02/23

Astor Piazzolla’s spirit is alive - and with you here today” - after our recording session on May 24, 2023

— Osvaldo Acedo, Owner Estudios Ion, Buenos Aires

TANGO - Our Way

more about our tango nuevo

UCSD TV Documentary

“Unstoppable” Camarada Commission 2020 and Performance at Bread & Salt 2021