Cachao Albums (16)
'Cachao y su Descarga '77, Vol. 1'
Release Date 5/3/2005
Tracks 12
Label Salsoul
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What The Critics Say
One of the greatest Cuban bassists (and the bass is what pegs all that superb rhythmic interplay), Cachao has played with all the greatest names in his time. Alas, the personnel of this superlative '60s recording isn't given, but greatness is everywhere present. And not just greatness in the splendid tres playing, the brilliant trumpet and singing and on and on, but richness and variety. The numbers range from extremely Afro-centric pieces to classic son ("Tres Lindas Cubanas," and the delights along the way include a rare-as-hen's-teeth clarinet solo of enormous charm. Quintessential about sums it up...). ~ John Storm Roberts, Original Music, All Music Guide
'Cuban Descarga'
Release Date 5/30/2000
Tracks 12
Label Cuban Can Records
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What The Critics Say
Superdanzones is an easy-listening, steady mid-tempo session by Cachao and His Tipica Gigante recorded in August, 1961. Most of these ten compositions are led by a flutist (all penned by Cachao, except for "Maximo Gomez" which was written by Pedro Hernández), feature brief, if any, chorus vocals, and are complemented greatly by the string section. Unfortunately, the personnel is not given in these Spanish-only liner notes, but the sound quality is clean on this reissue. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide
'Cuba Linda'
Release Date 3/28/2000
Tracks 13
Label EMI International
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What The Critics Say
Veteran Cuban bassist Cachao performs both Afro-Cuban jazz (including several jam session numbers) and salsa on this large production, which finds him at the head of a different (if overlapping) band on every selection. The music is joyous, quite infectious, and often stirring, with the bassist sometimes in the lead yet often happy to give the ensembles forward momentum. Danceable, fairly creative, and highly enjoyable music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
'Descargando'
Release Date 4/8/1997
Tracks 14
Label International Music
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