Elvis Stanić's New Album '2 for Tango' Showcases Telepathic Musical Communication

Croatian guitarist Elvis Stanić has unveiled his latest musical offering, "2 for Tango," an album that ventures into the realms of tango and bossa nova. This new work, released four years after his previous album "Inosmnia," demonstrates Stanić's deliberate approach to his projects and his continuous pursuit of new artistic challenges. The album also features Stanić's skilled performance on the accordion, an instrument he aims to elevate beyond its often-negative local connotations. "2 for Tango" comprises eight original compositions by Stanić, alongside a rendition of the traditional "Barosz oy Baritza." The music draws inspiration from Latin influences, spanning Paris, Spain, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, which is reflected in the name of his ensemble, the AIRes Collective. The album is noted for the "telepathic playing communication" among its members, fostering a connection across different regions, genres, and continents. Alongside Stanić on accordion and guitar, the ensemble includes Goran Rukovina on double bass, Žiga Kožar on drums, Leon Brenko on piano, and Alba Nacinovich on vocals. Together, they blend elements of French chanson, Argentine tango, and South American rhythms with a Mediterranean sensibility. The album is dedicated to the late Dubravko Majnarić, a jazz accordionist and former editor at Jugoton.