Alfredo Remus, born on November 9, 1938, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a double bass player known for his versatility across various genres of American popular music, particularly tango, jazz, Argentine folklore, and bossa nova. His career began with participation as a contrabajista in the historic album La Misa Criolla (1964) by Ariel Ramírez. Remus collaborated extensively with notable musicians, including Paul Gonsalves, Vinícius de Moraes, Maria Bethânia, Mercedes Sosa, Tony Bennett, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. He was also a regular participant in informal improvisation sessions known as "folkloréishons," which brought together prominent figures like Astor Piazzolla and Hugo Díaz. Alfredo Remus Trio released the album Trauma, in 1968, and Encuentro (1968) with Enrique "Mono" Villegas, Paul Gonsalves, and Willie Cook. He passed away on September 28, 2022.
