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Old 08-31-2004, 08:28 AM
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Buena Vista Bassist?

I thought I'd heard recently that the bassist for the Beuna Vista Social Club came out with his own CD. Anyone hear what I think I heard?
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Old 08-31-2004, 08:56 AM
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It wasn't that recent, but Cachaito did have an album out and he toured the UK - maybe 2-3 years ago!

Interesting stuff - a mix of Reggae, Cuban etc. With some modern fusions of dance music - well sort of !!
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Old 08-31-2004, 09:00 AM
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Just found the details on Amazon :



2001 album ! Their review :

Amazon.co.uk Review
In Cachaito the Cuban wave sweeps on, this time in the form of a debut CD by Orlando Cachaito Lopez, the bassist who formed the mainstay of Buena Vista Social Club. This latest record to emanate from Havana's legendary Egrem studios is a new departure for producer Nick Gold, whose aim now is to create a groove-based project adding in elements foreign to Cuban son. The result is not easy-listening in the style of Ruben Gonzalez's recent CD--though Lopez figured prominently on that as well. This is more for connoisseurs: rhythm stripped bare, and put through a blender. Here we get input from the South African flugelhorn player Hugh Masekela and the French DJ Dee Nasty, as well as marvellous, more familiar stuff from percussionists Miguel 'Anga' Diaz, Amadito Valdes, and Carlito Gonzalez. Cachaito's own groove is rock-steady, over which flutes and saxes weave airy spells, and to which a Hammond organ adds its suggestive timbre. But one glorious track takes us straight back to the fountainhead, as, over a muted horn, Ibrahim Ferrer contributes his sly vibrato--both spooky and wicked at the same time. The backdrop to many of these tracks is provided by strings, which give the musical landscape a bracingly metallic sheen. --Michael Church
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Old 08-31-2004, 09:23 AM
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I've not got this album but I've heard it a few times and been very impressed. Good tone, nice playing, and much more modern, varied styles than the BSC (not to take anything away from what they do so beautifully). If you're into Cuban music, definately go for it.
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Old 08-31-2004, 11:59 AM
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Found the CD and am liking so far. Thanks.
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Old 11-13-2004, 03:54 PM
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Have the CD and enjoy it but quite frankly I prefer Cachao better and I like the music of BVSC better too.
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I couldn't find any other posts related to Cachaito, but I just read that he passed away yesterday. Sad news- I always loved his playing.
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