C7 Tumbao (Descargas) on Bass

From 'Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves' by Manny Patiño and Jorge Moreno:

"C7 Tumbaos is an open-ended vamp mainly used today for improvisational jam sessions, or as they are called in Latin music "DESCARGAS".

"Any 7th chord can be used, but the most commonly used are C7 and D7 chords."

"Originally these vamps were used in the "montuno" section of the Danzon style songs in Cuba. Danzon music, being a descendant of the European Contra-Danse, had very structured arrangements which did not allow musicians very much room for improvisation. A new section was added to the Danzon to allow the lead instrument, being the flute in this ensemble, to improvise. Thus a C7 chord was chosen for its dynamic sound and versatility."

"The C7 tumbaos when used in this context are always played in 2:3 clave."

Note: The 7th chord tumbaos were first introduced to mass audiences in the famous 1950's series of DESCARGAS recordings by bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez. These recordings are still available world wide."

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[nicolauh30]

buen sonido

limpieza y swing

buen trabajo amigo

[302861]

@nicolauh30 Gracias!

[raysalsa62]

salsabor!!! tremedo tumbao bien afincaito' papa..

[302861]

@raysalsa62 Gracias!

[mazatleco17]

Muy bueno.

[musicbay]

BUENO MAN

[302861]

@thesunoffgodsmack Gracias!!

[thesunoffgodsmack]

muy buenos tumbaos !! viva la salsa y los ritmos latinoamericanos

[JasonConBongos]

Important variations, gosh there's so much more that can be added. Too much probably lol...

[ECM1969ful]

la verdad que bajo mucho que desear puesto no se oye el bajo en toda la cancion