Cachao's Master Sessions, Vol. 1 could not be more aptly named. There has not been a bass player to date who has done more to develop and refine the instrument's role or to better demonstrate its power and importance than Israel "Cachao" Lopez. Several of the selections on the collection originate from the Descarga sessions, in which Cachao de-emphasizes the role of the piano as the primary comping instrument in Cuban music, and effortlessly rocks the entire band with his thunderous tumbao. There is a slant toward danzon ...
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Cachao's Master Sessions, Vol. 1 could not be more aptly named. There has not been a bass player to date who has done more to develop and refine the instrument's role or to better demonstrate its power and importance than Israel "Cachao" Lopez. Several of the selections on the collection originate from the Descarga sessions, in which Cachao de-emphasizes the role of the piano as the primary comping instrument in Cuban music, and effortlessly rocks the entire band with his thunderous tumbao. There is a slant toward danzon and son styles on this collection, which gives the record a very refined, almost stately feel. The first track, "Al Fin Te Vei," a clarinet and bass duo in danzon, is performed with such skill, grace, and class as to be fit for kings. Cachao does not, of course, ignore the beautiful folkloric traditions of his country. "Lindo Yambu," a creeping rhumba that moves into a carefree mambo, is performed with equal reverence and class. The fidelity of the recordings is amazing, a crystal-clear sonic treat. Cachao takes the listener on a tour of the sights and sounds of his homeland like no one else could. From the conservatories and recital halls to the cigar shops and street parties, Cachao brings his listener inside to encounter the diverse and mysterious character of Cuban music. Lindisimo . ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi
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Very Good/Very Good. Size: 5x4x0; plays very fine, includes case and booklet: Track Listings1Al Fin Te Vi2Isora Club3Mambo4El Son No Ha Muerto5Lindo Yambu6Mi Guajira (Guajira)7Lluvia, Viento Y Cana8Marianao Social Club9A Gozar Con Mi Combo10Cachao's Guiro11El Alcalde12Descarga CachaoListing Includes Books Image. Please email me if you need to see more pictures! The orders are processed promptly, carefully packaged and shipped within 1 day of purchase. PLEASE NOTE! if you need the book quickly, please Purchase Priority Shipping. Media will not show updates in mail confirmation till reaches continental U.S.
Piano and percussion instruments like timbales/congas/bongos are often seen as necessity instruments in a Latin jazz piece. Cachao demonstrates wonderfully how well composed music coupled with superbly accomplished musicians will give you such freedom to pull away from the traditional pillars and still have a compelling piece of music. He will drop out or restrain those traditional instruments in some pieces, bring to the forefront others, use voice applied as a musical instrument rather than in the piece for its lyrics, freely, showing his mastery of how to orchestrate one engaging piece of music after another. Genius talent - and to think, he plays the acoustic bass, an instrument that doesn't get much spotlight but shows how he ties it altogether on this CD.
