Demare made a sweet and sensual sound with a certain crispness that fills a dance hall with heavenly possibilities. It embraces and caresses.

He deserves more play/attention than he gets.

Most famous compositions: Malena, Mañana zarpa un barco, Solamente ella.

After spending years with Canaro as pianist and arranger; and having written songs even recorded by Gardel; after spending years abroad in Paris, Spain, Cuba; Lucio followed his dream and formed his own orchestra in 1938 (after a year co-leading a band playing live engagements and on Radio Belgrano with Elvino Vardaro).

Lucio had proven himself as one of the premiere artists for a long time. After-all, he had made a lot of money and seen a lot of the world in the top band of Canaro. He also composed music for film and enjoyed a charmed life.

We are fortunate that he was well recorded and that, with a little cleaning, his records sound really good today. We are also fortunate that in 1943 and '44, his singer was the fantastic Paul Berón - for they were a great team.

Not all of the orchestra leaders made universally loved tango and vals and milongas; but Lucio had a touch with them all. And he had that remarkable ability of only the greats to create voicings which gave him a sound all his own.

There is a wonderful 1974 interview with him on Todo Tango you can read which helps you put yourself back in time and get a little insight into the life of elite tango musicians in the 30's.

The more time goes by, the more he will be loved for his sublime tango music.

There are 23 tracks on the ToTANGO CD of Lucio Demare Restorations.