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Pedro Giraudo
Pedro Giraudo with his Latin GRAMMY
Pedro Giraudo with his Latin GRAMMY Award in 2018
Background information
Born (1977-05-02) 2 May 1977 (age 47)
La Plata, Argentina
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentDouble Bass
DiscographyPedro Giraudo Discography
Years active2002-present
LabelsCantaloupe Music Productions, Inc.
Member of
  • Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
  • Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra
  • Pedro Giraudo Big Band
Websitewww.pedrogiraudo.com

Pedro Giraudo (born 2 May 1977) is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning[1] Argentinian-American bassist, arranger, songwriter, and musician from Córdoba, Argentina based in New York City.[2] Pedro Giraudo known for his collaborations with Ruben Blades,[2] Hector Del Curto,[3] Sybarite5,[4] Paquito D'Rivera,[2] Kenny Garrett,[5] Pablo Ziegler,[2] and others.

Pedro Giraudo has released five studio albums under the Pedro Giraudo name: Desconsuelo (2005), El Viaje (2009), Piazzolla: Tango Distinto (2011), Vigor Tanguero (2018), and Impulso Tanguero (2021). He also released one Live Album: An Argentinian in New York (Live) (2018).[6] His releases also include various works released under the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet[7], the Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra.[8], and the Pedro Giraudo Big Band.[9]

Early Life

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Pedro Giraudo was born in 1977 in La Plata, Argentina and was raised in Còrdoba. In 1996, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.[10]

Career

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Pedro Giraudo moved to New York City in 1996, where he began his music career arranging for and performing alongside various Jazz ensembles and Musicians in New York City.

In 2000, he released his debut recording "Destiny of Flowers" in CD form, a live recording of his graduation recital at Manhattan School of Music.[11] He subsequently his released first full-length album, Mr Vivo, in 2002 under the stage name "Mr. Vivo."

Starting in 2006, Pedro began releasing under the name Pedro Giraudo. In the following years, he formed the Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra, Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet, and the Pedro Giraudo Big Band, under which he released several albums.

His 2018 Album Vigor Tanguero won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Tango Album.[11]

Artistry

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Pedro Giraudo's musical style incorporates elements evocative of early jazz improvisation and follows the tradition of highlighting the individuality of each band member, in the tradition of Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus. It's reflective of Pedro's background in jazz. He brings this tradition into a blend of traditional tango with Argentine folk, while incorporating other South American grooves.[12]

Personal Life

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Pedro Giraudo is married to Marianela Fernandez and has two daughters, Vera Giraudo and Angela Giraudo. He dedicated "Angela Suite" from Cuentos to her daughter Angela and "El Viaje Suite" from El Viaje to Vera.

Discography

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See the complete list of Pedro Giraudo's associated works above.

As Pedro Giraudo[6]

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Studio Albums
Live Albums
  • An Argentinian in New York (Live) (2018)

As Mr. Vivo[13]

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Studio Album
  • Mr Vivo (2002)

With Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra[8]

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Studio Album

With Pedro Giraudo Big Band[9]

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Studio Album
  • Cuentos (2018)

Collaborations

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With Mario Romano as Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet[7]
  • "Encanto de Mi Niña (Tango) - Single" (2023)

Notable Performances

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Notable Performance Locations

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Pedro Giraudo specializes in Tango and similar musical traditions. Touring is not a part of the Tango music culture, so Pedro Giraudo has not held formal tours. Here are some notable performance locations.

Notable Performance Collaborations

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Awards and Nominations

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List of Awards and Nominations for Pedro Giraudo as Primary Artist
Year Award Category Work Name on Release Result
2010 Latin Jazz Corner Awards Latin Jazz Album of the Year El Viaje Pedro Giraudo Won
Best Large Ensemble Album El Viaje Pedro Giraudo Won
Best Latin Jazz Composition "El Bajonazo" Pedro Giraudo Won
2011 Latin Jazz Corner Awards Best Large Ensemble Album Córdoba Pedro Giraudo Won
Boundary Breaking Album of the Year Córdoba Pedro Giraudo Won
South American Jazz Album of the Year Córdoba Pedro Giraudo Won
Latin Jazz Composition of the Year Córdoba Pedro Giraudo Won
2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Tango Album Vigor Tanguero Pedro Giraudo Won
List of Awards and Nominations for Pedro Giraudo as Featured Artist
Year Award Category Work Primary Artist Result
2013 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Tango Album Tango Nostalgias Julio Botti Nominated
2014 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Tango Album Tangos Ruben Blades Won
Album of the Year Tangos Ruben Blades Nominated
2015 GRAMMY Awards Best Latin Pop Album Tangos Ruben Blades Won
2016 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Classical Contemporary Composition "Mi Familia" Gustavo Casenave Nominated
2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Tango Album Radiotango Pablo Ziegler Chamber Quartet Nominated
2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards Best Tango Album Fuelle y Cuerda Gustavo Casenave Quartet Won
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References

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  1. ^ "19th Annual Latin GRAMY Award Winners & Nominees". Latin Recording Academy. The Recording Academy. Retrieved 18 Nov 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Pedro Giraudo Big Band". Cantaloupe Productions. Cantaloupe Music Productions, Inc. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  3. ^ ""Escualo" - Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  4. ^ "New Video: Sybarite5 performs 'Con un nudo en la garganta'". The Strad UK. 20 Oct 2023. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  5. ^ "Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra". All About Jazz. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Pedro Giraudo - Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet - Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra - Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Pedro Giraudo Big Band". Apple Music. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 12 Nov 2023.
  10. ^ "Pedro Giraudo Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 18 Nov 2023.
  11. ^ a b c "Pedro Giraudo Plays Argentine Tango on Valentine's Day at The Metropolitan Museum of Art". New York Latin Culture. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2023.
  12. ^ Cite error: The named reference PG Musician AAJ was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ^ "Mr Vivo - Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 12 Nov 2023.
  14. ^ "Urban Tango Trio". The Kennedy Center. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  15. ^ ""Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet". The Lincoln Center. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h "BM Artist: Pedro Giraudo". BridgeMusik. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  17. ^ "Pedro Giraudo Tango Trio & The Terra String Quartet". The Public. Joseph Papp Public Theater. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  18. ^ "Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra (USA)". Instituto Cultural do Governo da Regiāo Administrativa Especial de Macau. 澳門 塔 石 廣場 文化 局 大樓. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  19. ^ "Latin GRAMMY Winner Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet". Chamber Music Raleigh. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
  20. ^ "Masters of Nuevo Tango". Facebook. Embassy of the Argentine Republic - United States of America. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
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