It's been three years since the physical departure of Israel "Cachao" Lopez, but his legacy is kept alive, latent among its millions of fans. And the date is commemorated with the pending release of a completely new album, entitled "The Last Mambo", which contains the last recording he made "The Great Teacher."
" Cachao The musical legacy of our times transcend borders ... and I was honored to produce their final concert in its 80 anniversary and have this musical gem today as part of their discography "said Nelson Albareda, president Eventus based in Miami.
consists of a triumphant performance in which he gives his last great mambo fans at a show in late 2007, with, as an additional attraction, the performances that took place that mythical musical evening with renowned Latin words like Issac Delgado, Hansel, Lissette, Lucrecia, Willy Chirino.
These vocalists will be accompanied by the orchestra of Cachao, Mambo All-Stars, known for his energetic jam sessions led by its creator, which remains in force in the world of music cleverly playing the teachings of his master.
included a set of top performers who were at the side also known as "The Father of Mambo, throughout his successful career, including Federico Brito, on the violin, Ramses Colón , with the bass, Anthony Columbia and Daniel Palacio, singers, Adalberto Lara, trumpeter, Mark Gregory, on trombone; Rafael Palau, saxophone; Raymer Olalde, on timbales, and Jorge L. Sosa on piano.
But what gave it a unique touch to this evening, was the union on the same stage of legendary In the world of Latin jazz and Candido Camero, Alfredo de la Fe, Dave Valentin, Orestes Vilato and Jimmy Bosch.
During this gala, at 89 years, the Cuban composer laureate led his followers to a rhythmic adventure unparalleled aboard a succession of danzones, boleros and its famous "shock" to make of this more than a live concert, a piece of music history.
sometimes called "the Beethoven of the Caribbean" other "El Abuelo de la Salsa", the master Cachao even won four GRAMMY ® Awards, was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame "in Hollywood, and receive a myriad of top honors throughout his life, as the tribute he made in his name the Berklee College of Music, in 2006, considered one of the best bass players in history and recognized for his contributions to Latin music and jazz.
The album is available on iTunes and will be available in physical form on 26 April. To be published under the label and distributed Eventus Entertainment by Sony Music Latin.
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