Documentary celebrating the Father of Mambo, Israel "Cachao" Lopez.

A glimpse into the maestro's life and music, "CACHAO: UNO MAS" pays tribute to one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, Israel López ‘Cachao'. This 68-minute documentary, produced by the DOC Film Institute at San Francisco State, features a live concert in San Francisco and interviews with musical collaborators Andy Garcia, John Santos, Ray Santos and Orestes Vilató who help trace Cachao's musical journey from his early days in Cuba to worldwide fame and recognition.

The Grammy-winning bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez died in Coral Gables, Florida in March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status on the world stage and ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, he had made his home in the United States for the past four decades. Coming from a family of classical musicians, he had formal conservatory training and held a seat in the Havana Philharmonic Orchestra for 30 years, performing under the direction of all of the legendary international conductors of the time - beginning at age 10! American Masters pays tribute to the Father of Mambo in the series' bilingual film, Cachao: Uno Más premiering Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). The film is produced, narrated and illuminated by the actor Andy Garcia, a close friend and ardent fan, who helped re-establish Cachao's career in the ‘90s. Among the film's many treats is Garcia playing the bongos with Cachao.

USA, 2008, 68 minutes

dir: Dikayl Rimmasch
prod: Andy Garcia, Tom Luddy, Steve Ujlaki
cam: Dikayl Rimmasch
editor: Laia Cabrera, Eric Frith, Chris Cibelli

Year of production: 2008
Running time: 68 min
Format: DigiBeta / DolbyE 5.1
Production Company: DOC Film Institute at San Francisco State
Information: Anay Tarnekar, +1 415.405.3753, anay(@)sfsu.edu

Cast & Crew

Featuring
Israel López ‘Cachao'
Andy Garcia
CineSon All Stars
John Santos
Ray Santos

Director/Cinematographer: Dikayl Rimmasch

Producers: Andy Garcia, Tom Luddy, Stephen Ujlaki

Executive Producers: George Marcus, Robert A. Corrigan

Associate Producer: Anay Tarnekar

Special Consultants: John Santos, Les Blank

Editors: Chris Cibelli, Eric Frith, Laia Cabrera

CineSon All Stars
Bass: Israel López ‘Cachao'
Bongos: Andy Garcia
Congas: John Santos, Luis Conte
Piano: Alfredo Valdes, Jr.
Sax: Justo Almario, Rafael ‘Tata' Palau
Trumpet: Kiwzo Fumero
Trombone: Wayne Wallace
Violin: Federico Britos
Timbales: Orestes Vilató
Flute: Danilo Lozano
Lead vocals: Lazaro Galarraga
Additional vocals: Nelson Márquez, Richard Márquez

a production of DOC Film Institute of San Francisco State,
directed by Dikayl Rimmasch

produced by Andy Garcia, Tom Luddy, Stephen Ujlaki and Anay Tarnekar

in association with
THIRTEEN for American Masters and Latino Public Broadcasting for PBS.
Susan Lacy is the series creator and executive producer of American Masters. American Masters is made possible by the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding for American Masters is provided by Rosalind P. Walter, The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, Jack Rudin, Elizabeth Rosenthal in memory of Rolf W. Rosenthal, The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation, and public television viewers.

Print Source / CONTACT
DOC Film Institute,
San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue #FA 245, San Francisco, CA 94132. EMAIL: anay@sfsu.edu

Tags: Afro-Cuban music, Andy Garcia, bass, biopic, Carlos Santana, Cuba, documentary, Gloria Estefan, Havana, Israel "Cachao" López, jazz, John Santos, Latin America, Ray Santos, salsa, San Francisco

2008 - 51st SFFS - San Francisco Intl FilmFest - http://fest08.sffs.org/films/film_details.php?id=13
* Spotlight: Cinema by the Bay
* World Premiere
SHOWTIMES: Mon, Apr 28 / 6:30 / Kabuki / CACH28K
SHOWTIMES: Fri, May 2 / 1:15 / Kabuki / CACH02K

Watch the Full Film
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/cachao-uno-mas/watch-the-full-film/1640/

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El bajista Israel "Cachao" López, ganador de múltiples premios Grammy, murió en Coral Gables, Florida en marzo de 2008, a la edad de casi 90 años. Un maestro legendario a nivel internacional y considerado uno de los músicos más grandes del género afro-cubano de todos los tiempos, él había hecho su hogar en los Estados Unidos durante las últimas cuatro décadas. Proveniente de una familia de músicos clásicos, contaba con un entrenamiento formal de conservatorio y ocupó un lugar en la Orquesta Filarmónica de La Habana durante 30 años, tocando bajo la dirección de todos los legendarios conductores internacionales de la época - ¡empezando a la edad de 10 años! American Masters le rinde tributo a El Padre del Mambo con el estreno de una película bilingüe llamada: Cachao: Uno Más, el lunes 20 de septiembre de 2010 a las 9 P.M. (Hora del Este) en PBS (busque el listado de canales locales.) La película es producida, narrada e iluminada por el actor Andy García, un amigo cercano y ferviente admirador, quien ayudó a restablecer la carrera de Cachao en los 90. Entre los momentos especiales que capta la película está García tocando los bongos junto a Cachao.

una producción de
DOC Film Institute del estado de San Francisco,

Dirigido por Dikayl Rimmasch

Producido por Andy García, Tom Luddy, Stephen Ujlaki y Anay Tarnekar

en asociación con
THIRTEEN para American Masters y Latino Public Broadcasting para PBS. Susan Lacy es la creadora de la serie y productora ejecutiva de American Masters.
La producción de American Masters es posible gracias a la ayuda del National Endowment for the Arts y la Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Fondos adicionales para American Masters son proporcionados por Rosalind P. Walter, la Fundación Blanche & Irving Laurie, Jack Rudin, Elizabeth Rosenthal en memoria de Rolf W. Rosenthal, la Fundación André y Elizabeth Kertész, la Fundación Michael & Helen Schaffer, y los televidentes de la televisión pública.

Source:
www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/cachao-uno-mas/sobre-la-pelicula/1634/