Cachao

Cachao * September 14, 1918 – † March 22, 2008Cachao, CachaoCachao Cachao Known as the »king of the tumbao,« famed bassist Israel López, known as Cachao, was born into a large family of accomplished musicians in Havana, Cuba. There were more than 30 bass players in the family; his grandfather Aurelio led Havana’s municipal band; his father Pedro played trombone and bass in the Havana Philharmonic; his mother played piano, guitar, and bass; and his brother Orestes, who was also an accomplished…