Alcides Rossi (1 January 1927) is an Argentine double bass player, known for his involvement in notable tango orchestras.
Alcides Rossi was born into a family of musicians: his father was the renowned double bass player Aniceto Rossi, and he received his first double bass lessons from him, as well as from other members of his family.
He made his professional debut in Cristóbal Herreros' orchestra and later joined ensembles led by Alfredo Gobbi, Florindo Sassone, José Basso, and Alberto Morán (under the musical direction of Armando Cupo). He also accompanied Nelly Omar in performances on Radio El Mundo.
He was later invited by AnÃÂbal Troilo to replace the double bass player Kicho DÃÂaz. During this period, he was part of the trio Los Modernos, along with Osvaldo Berlingieri and Alberto GarcÃÂa, recording with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
In 1960, after his father's retirement, Alcides was invited by Osvaldo Pugliese to join his orchestra. He made his debut in the city of Rosario. He contributed to a distinctive style within the ensemble, characterized by strict rhythm, bow strikes against the body of the double bass, and solo passages. He recorded tangos such as Canaro en ParÃÂs (1965), La mariposa(1966), and Bandoneón arrabalero.
In March 1968, together with Osvaldo Ruggiero, Julián Plaza, VÃÂctor Lavallén, Oscar Herrero, Emilio Balcarce, and singer Jorge Maciel, he founded the Sexteto Tango. The group aimed to continue Pugliese's style in a smaller ensemble format. They went on international tours, recorded several LPs for RCA Victor, and their activity came to an end with the passing of several members.
During the 1990s, he was invited by Luis Stazo and José Libertella for a European tour with the Sexteto Mayor. He also took part in projects led by Julián Plaza and VÃÂctor Lavallén, and joined the Tango School Orchestra as a guest instructor.
In 2007, The Argentine Tango Society premiered a documentary titled Alcides y Aniceto. Los Rossi, un siglo de Tango, dedicated to the lives of Alcides Rossi and his father.