Any one know of some good latin bassists I should listen to?

gospelbassist · #1 10-26-2010, 06:26 AM

Hey Guys,

I LOVE latin music. Especially Brazilian music. I was wondering if any of you could point me in the direction of artists I should listen to. I need to listen to some new music :-).

Cheers

SelenaBassGirl · #2 10-27-2010, 04:39 PM

The only bassist I know that plays Latino music is AB Quintanilla III. He is the brother of the late Selena..was her bass player. Plays in the band Kumbia Kings/Kumbia Allstars. He is really good. If you like Tejano and Cumbia type of music.

elgecko · #3 10-27-2010, 04:45 PM

Cachao! Not really Brazilian, but worth checking out.

http://video.pbs.org/video/1595847416/

TheBasicBassist · #4 10-27-2010, 04:52 PM

Not sure on the spelling but Sal Gueva's is THE MAN!

Rapisme · #5 10-27-2010, 04:53 PM

Miucha do a youtube search, her bass players where always on the money.

Rapisme · #6 10-27-2010, 04:54 PM

Ruben Rodriguez is pretty happening also..

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Originally Posted by TheBasicBassist

Not sure on the spelling but Sal Gueva's is THE MAN!

dls59 · #7 10-27-2010, 08:37 PM

Abraham Laboriel

Jazzdogg · #8 10-27-2010, 08:49 PM

Rene Camacho!

petermonaghan · #9 03-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Oh my God! Sooo many greats!!

- Bobby Rodriguez with Tito Puente or Alegre all Stars
- Efrain Hernandez is an absolutely amazing baby bass player. Beautiful! He played with "La Sonora Poncena", Killer tracks by this player can be found on Oscar D'Leon's "Toitico Tuyo" and Luis Enrique debut album, also with Grupo Niche "Senales de Humo". His sound and creativity are immense.
- Sal Cuevas can be heard on many classic Fania records. Played with many Fania artists including Celia Cruz, Ray Baretto, Ruben Blades and Willie Colon.
- Andy Gonzalez
- Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera
- Bobby Valentin Good bass player + great composer-Arranger.
- Cachao, of course
This music is so rich, I can't say enough about it and the wonderful players who play it.

Enjoy!
Peter Monaghan