LIVE RECORDING: Tango Extremo

Ben van Den Dungen, Tanya Schaap & Band - Tango Extremo: One of the world's most intriguing ensembles 

Ben van den Dungen, Tanya Schapp and Band perform works such as "Russische Tango" by E. Artemep, and "La Habanera y Torreador" by G. Bizet for this album titled Tango Extremo. Tanya Schaap & Band, primarily known as the ensemble Tango Extremo (and also performing under the name Musica Extrema), is a Dutch group founded in 2003 by violinist and artistic leader Tanya Schaap.

The group specialises in a unique interpretation of Argentine tango, often blending it with diverse genres such as jazz, Brazilian music, classical music, and European folklore. Their repertoire frequently includes "Tango Nuevo" and creative adaptations of major classical works, such as their well-known production of the St. Matthew Passion.

Ben van den Dungen, Tanya Schapp and Band perform works such as "Russische Tango" by E. Artemep, and "La Habanera y Torreador" by G. Bizet for this album titled Tango Extremo.

Album: Ben Van Den Dungen, Tanya Schaap & Band ‎- Tango Extremo
Label: STS Analog ‎- T6111136
Format: Reel Tape, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track, Stereo, 10.5" NAB Reel, Album, CCIR OR NAB Eq.
Country: Netherlands
Released: 2014
Genre: Jazz, Latin
Style: Tango

Tracklist:

1 Milonga de mis amores (Pedro Laurenz) - arr. Ben van den Dungen
2 Dark Eyes (Mikhail Vavich) - arr. Rob van Kreeveld
3 El Silencio (Hilga Mulder and Ben van den Dungen)
4 Sarabande (Handel) - arr. Ben van den dungen
5 Russische Tango (Eduard Artemep)
6 Amsterdam (Ben van den Dungen)
7 La habanera y torreador (Georges Bizet) - arr. Ben van den Dungen
8 La Montagne (Jean Ferrat)

Musicians:

• Violin - Tanya Schaap
• Accordion - Hans van der Maas
• Double Bass - Marc van Rooij
• Piano - Rob van Kreeveld
• Soprano Saxophone - Ben van den Dungen

Live Recording: Ben van den Dungen, Tanya Schapp and the Band perform works such as "Russische Tango" by E. Artemep, and "La Habanera y Torreador" by G. Bizet

Tanya Schaap: Violinist Tanya Schaap studied Classical music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and after that, she got interested in Tango music. She went to Buenos Aires, Argentina and studied with Fernando Suarez Paz, the violinist of Astor Piazzolla’s ‘Quinteto Tango Nuevo’ and Pablo Agri. Since 2008 she is a violinist at the Argentinean all-star orchestra ‘Cafe de los Maestros’. With this orchestra, she has been touring in France, Greece and the UK.

Ben van den Dungen: Saxophonist Ben van den Dungen has been one of Europe’s top jazz and Latin musicians for the last 25 years. Ben has musically always taken a very wide stand and has had an eclectic background, having played in several Latino orchestras. Ben studied Indian music with several teachers in Mumbai. Saxophonist Ben van den Dungen teaches saxophone at the Jazz Department of the Conservatory of Rotterdam and has been giving masterclasses at universities all over the world.

Rob van Kreeveld: Pianist Rob van Kreeveld can easily be seen as Holland’s number-one Jazz pianist. He is what one calls a real ‘musician musician’. Rob has been travelling all over the globe with his music and played with Jazzlegends like Stan Getz. He is a professor at the Royal Academy of Music in The Hague and a guest lecturer at the Conservatories of a.o. Boston and Helsinki.

Hans van der Maas: Hans van der Maas plays the accordion and the bandoneon in the Tango Extremo. Hans is one of the busiest and most sought-after players in the Netherlands and for good reason. He is ready for any musical situation. He also writes and arranges a lot of music for the group. Hans is musicologist and orchestra director.

Thomas Pol: Thomas Pol is one of the new acquisitions of Tango Extremo and plays the bass and tuba in the program Club Vaudeville. After his studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory, he moved to New Orleans to return after a few years as a ‘swinger’ pur sang on the double bass. A great talent and a promise for the future.

Vasilis Stefanopoulos: The other new top asset of the group is Vasilis. Vasilis is the best-kept secret of Greece. You could say is the backbone of the group. He also plays the Matthew Passion.

Joris Lutz: Joris Lutz. What didn’t he do? As an actor, host, and producer of sketches, songs, and shows he has a lot of experience. He gained publicity by doing the famous Dutch TV show Ha, Die Pa!, where he played alongside with his dad, Luc Lutz. Next to that, he is also known for his work in GTST, Dancing With The Stars, and Bestemming Nederland.

Job Hubatka: Inspired by ‘The High Priestess of Soul ”Nina Simone” he started with Jazz-Vocals at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. At the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, he finished his studies with classic vocals. Hubatka also interpreted operas amongst other things like Purcell (The Tempest), Salieri, Donizetti (l’Elisir d’Amore), and Rossini en Strauss (Die Fledermaus). He also sang and played roles in successful productions nationally and internationally produced by big producers like Chiel Meijering (Alzheimer), Edward Top, Maria de Alvear (Colourful Penis), Huba de Graaff (Diepvlees), Kris Defoort (Daral Shaga). When it comes to Dutch opera he helped produce A Dog’s Heart van Alexander Raskalov.

Ben Van Den Dungen, Tanya Schaap & Band – Tango Extremo Recorded By Fritz de With

Information Up-to-Date and Updated in March 2026

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