In 2006 I guested with Orquesta Barbarito Diez in Bejucal near Havana which was a lovely gig with a sweet rhythm section which included the grandson of Orestes Varona, the timbale player from Orquesta Aragón. On piano a very classy lady called Obdulia , Francisco ‘Panchito’ on bass and Jeronomito Barbón on congas  and a wonderful guiro player I’ve yet to find out the name of – how can you not play well when you have  this elegant grooving rhythm section behind you!

Orquesta Barbarito Diez in rehearsal at Obdulia's house