Carlos Di Sarli y su sexteto típico

Carlos Di Sarli y su sexteto típico was an Argentine tango ensemble active from 1928 to 1931, led by pianist and composer Carlos Di Sarli (1903–1960). The sexteto debuted at Café Guaraní in Buenos Aires in November 1928 with a classic instrumentation: two bandoneon players (César Ginzo and Tito Landó), two violinists (José Pécora and David Abramsky), piano (Di Sarli), and double bass (Adolfo Krauss). Between 1928 and 1931, the ensemble recorded approximately 48 compositions for RCA Victor, establishing the foundational sound that would characterize Di Sarli’s later orchestral work. The sexteto featured guest vocalists including Santiago Devin, Ernesto Famá, and Fernando Díaz, who performed short verses rather than serving as permanent members. The ensemble’s style was distinguished by refined elegance and a clear dancing beat, with a repertoire emphasizing compositions by established masters such as Eduardo Arolas and Edgardo Donato. Following the commercial impact of talking pictures, Di Sarli’s sexteto ceased recording in August 1931, marking the end of this intimate chapter before his reorganization into a larger orquesta típica in the late 1930s.

Sources note: Sources consistently report formation in late 1927 for initial ensemble at Café Guaraní, with official recording debut November 26, 1928. Recording count varies slightly: sources cite either 48 or 49 sides recorded for RCA Victor. Dissolution date firmly established as August 14, 1931. Some sources list Alfredo Krauss, others Adolfo Krauss as bassist; these may refer to the same person with variant forms of the name. The spelling of violinist Abramsky’s name appears with some variation in sources.