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A Gozar Con Mi Combo

from Cuerdas Cubanas by Toomai String Quintet

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Composed by Israel "Cachao" López (1918-2008)
Arranged by Andrew Roitstein

“A Gozar con mi Combo” is one of the first pieces of Cuban music we ever played together. Cachao was a bassist and one of the creators of the mambo—so it’s fitting that Toomai, a bass quintet, would kick off our first album with a tribute to this innovator of Cuban music. When we play this song, we try to embody the energy of Cachao’s band—emulating the percussion, horns, piano, and vocals on our violins, viola, cello, and bass.

Around 57 seconds into the track, you’ll hear the main “coro.” This is a melody that repeats several times and is usually sung. Even though this is an instrumental version, we invite you to sing along! Here are the lyrics:

“Vamos a gozar con mi combo, vamos a bailar!” (Loosely translated as: “Come party with my band; let’s dance!”)

Listen to Cachao and his band playing "A Gozar con mi Combo": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yryr4y3T4cs

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from Cuerdas Cubanas, released June 10, 2018
Composed Israel "Cachao" López (1918–2008)
Arranged by Andrew Roitstein

Recorded and edited by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio
Mastered by Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering

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Toomai String Quintet New York, New York

The Toomai String Quintet​ is an ensemble devoted to playing a variety of musical styles from around the world and
illuminating them through interactive concerts. The award-winning group has been engaging
audiences across the US for over a decade, performing concerts and workshops in collaboration with
presenters such as Carnegie Hall, Midori and Friends, 92nd Street Y, and The Juilliard School.
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