The Camarada Tango Quartet

The Camarada Tango Quartet

Tango on Tour

Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Andrés Martín, double bass
Dana Burnett, piano

it’s all about the passion

Founded in 2020, The Camarada Tango Quartet redefines the tango experience with a bold, post-Piazzolla approach—masterfully blending the soul of tango, a virtuosic classical vibe, and a rock 'n' roll edge.

Their performances are more than entertainment; they are an emotional journey that captivates and moves audiences to the core.

Founded in 2020, this electrifying ensemble breathes new life into tango, with original works by the renowned composer and double bassist Andrés Martín. His insights and stories provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, making each performance an intimate dialogue between the audience and the art itself. 

Over the past two years, in addition to its regularly sold-out concert series across Southern California, the Camarada Tango Quartet has embarked on multiple tours across major U.S. cities, including New York City, Arizona, and North Carolina, as well as two consecutive South American tours. These journeys culminated in a recording at the legendary ION Studios in Buenos Aires, Argentina, resulting in the releases of Tango Bajo el Agua (2024) and Brutal (2025), both available worldwide on vinyl and digital platforms.

Beyond their dynamic touring schedule, the ensemble has been at the forefront of innovation in tango music. Over the past four years, they have created approximately 30 new arrangements of tangos spanning all eras and styles, along with over two hours of original music that push the boundaries of the genre. Their collaborations extend beyond the quartet, featuring performances with renowned musicians, dancers, and dance groups from both the United States and Argentina, further enriching their artistic vision.

Join us to experience the evolution of tango—where the echoes of the past meet the innovations of today, and every performance becomes a personal encounter with the soul of the genre.

  • Andrés Martín is an arranger and composer native to Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has performed with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and as a soloist in Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and the United States. Since his arrival in Tijuana, Mexico, Mr. Martín has been immersed in teaching and performing as both a soloist and chamber musician. He has been a member of the Orquesta de Baja California since 2002 and also organizes and directs Contrabajos de Baja California A.C., an academy for double bass that celebrates an international double bass festival and chamber music course held annually in Tijuana. In addition to his work as a soloist and chamber musician, Mr. Martín is an accomplished composer who has had works performed and commissioned by renowned soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras around the world. In collaboration with Eastman Strings Company, he is currently designing a new double bass tailored to his specifications that can serve as a modern solo instrument.

Artist Bios

  • Beth is the Founder and Artistic Director of Camarada. For 28 years, Ms. Ross Buckley has produced groundbreaking chamber music events throughout San Diego, combining great music, cuisine, and art. Since Camarada’s inception, she has expanded the scope of the organization to include performances at diverse venues throughout greater San Diego, new commissions for concert repertoire, and an exciting roster of performing artists.

    Ms. Ross Buckley received her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from St. Olaf College and her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota. While she enjoys all genres of music, tango music is her passion. Ms. Ross Buckley boasts an extensive performance resume that includes a twenty-five-year tenure as principal flute of the former San Diego Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Nova and engagements with a variety of musical theatre companies throughout Northern and Southern California. Ms. Ross Buckley also runs a portrait photography business, Beth Ross Buckley Photography.

  • David Buckley is an experienced chamber musician, soloist, and orchestral player. He is currently Co-Concertmaster of the La Jolla Symphony and was their featured soloist in 2018, performing Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 2. He has also been featured in every one of Camarada’s twenty-seven seasons and has special expertise in the flute and violin repertoire of Piazzolla. In addition, Dr. Buckley is president of Radiology Medical Group and has served as chief of radiology at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He is a summa cum laude graduate of St. Olaf College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and received his MD from the University of Minnesota, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Buckley has been honored twice as a top doctor by the members of the San Diego County Medical Society and enjoys travel, golf, and relaxing by the lake in his home state of Minnesota.

  • Dana Burnett is the Associate-Artistic Director of Camarada. A soloist and chamber musician, Ms. Burnett has performed at Carnegie Hall, New York City; the Frick Collection, Pittsburgh; Dame Myra Hess Series, Chicago; Academy of Music, Philadelphia; and the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. She is the recipient of the Alban Berg Fellowship at Austria’s Franz-Schubert-Institute, where she also received an Artist Diploma and the accompanying prize. Throughout her chamber music career, Ms. Burnett has collaborated with musicians such as Leonard Rose, Hilary Hahn, Nathaniel Rosen, Martin Chalifour, Benita Valente, and Paula Robison, amongst others. She was also a yearly concerto soloist during her eighteen-year tenure as a member of the piano faculty at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ms. Burnett’s discography includes recordings for the Naxos and Arabesque labels, and her work has been featured on WHYY, Philadelphia “Fresh Air”, and NPR. She can be heard performing with California Chamber Orchestra and Classics 4 Kids, with previous positions including roles as the symphony pianist for both the North Carolina and Virginia Symphonies. Ms. Burnett is currently on the music faculty at Cal State San Marcos and has served on the faculties of University of North Carolina, University of Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt University.

Andrés Martín

Camarada Composer
In Residence

Native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, bassist, arranger, and composer Andrés Martín has performed with orchestras. chamber ensembles and as a soloist in Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay. Chile, Brazil, Mexico, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Dennmark and United States. Since his arrival in Tijuana (Mexico), Andrés has been immersed in teaching as well as performing as a soloist and chamber musician.

He is a member of the “Orquesta de Baja California”since 2002. He also organizes and directs “Contrabajos de Baja California A.C. ”, a Double Bass academy who celebrates a yearly international double bass festival and chamber music course held in Tijuana.

On the side of his work as a soloist and chamber musician, Andrés has full time schedule as a composer, writing hours of new works every year, performed and comissioned by renowed soloists, chamber ensambles and orchestras around the world.

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Featured Past Performances

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