Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Nicolás Fresedo was an Argentine tango composer, conductor, and
bandoneonist born on May 5, 1897, in Buenos Aires. Known by the nickname “El
Pibe de La Paternal”, he began his career playing bandoneon in Guardia Vieja
orchestras during his adolescence. In 1920, Fresedo recorded in Camden, New
Jersey, before forming his own orchestra upon returning to Argentina. He
composed works including “El espiante”, “Vida mía”, “El once”, and “Pimienta”.
Between 1925 and 1928, the ensemble recorded nearly 600 tracks for Odeon,
frequently featuring vocalist Ernesto Famá. During the 193...
