A Cuban bassist and composer, born on February 2, 1933, in Havana, Cuba. He gained recognition for his involvement in the Buena Vista Social Club recordings. His nickname "Cachato" was inspired by his famed bassist and mambo music pioneer uncle, Israel "Cachao" López. His father was the famous bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Orestes López. He is known for performing the soundtracks for Yank Tanks (2002), Song to Song (2017), and Six Feet Under (2001). He died on February 9, 2009, in Havana, Cuba.