José Basso

José Hipólito Basso (30 January 1919 – 14 August 1993) was an Argentine conductor, composer, and pianist.

Professional career Born in Pergamino, Buenos Aires, he began his career in the orchestra of Emilio and José de Caro in 1936. Then, in 1937, he joined Francisco Grillo's group as a pianist.

As a composer Pepe Basso was the composer of the instrumental pieces Once y uno, Pecachi, Brazo de oro, De diez siete, and El pulga; the waltzes Celeste lluvia and Nuestro vals; and the milonga La camalela.

His interpretations of Astor Piazzolla's tangos—Adiós Nonino, Contratiempo, Para lucirse, and Prepárense—are well remembered.

He also composed Milonga para los orientales with Jorge Luis Borges.