José Razzano

José Razzano
Razzano (left) and Carlos Gardel, 1926.
Background information
Birth nameJosé Francisco Razzano
Also known asEl Oriental
BornMontevideo
DiedApril 30, 1960(1960-04-30) (aged 73)
Buenos Aires
GenresTango
Occupation(s)Guitarist, Composer, Singer
InstrumentClassical guitar

José Francisco Razzano (1887–1960) was an Uruguayan singer and composer. He joined singer Carlos Gardel on a duo until 1925 when Razzano left due to vocal cord problems. Since then, Razzano became Gardel's manager until 1933.

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