Todays free download from David Grismans Acoustic Oasis site is El Cumbanchero played by the David Grisman Quintet.
El Cumbanchero was made popular as a bluegrass tune by Jesse McReynolds if I am right. I have learned this tune from a Jesse McReynolds book and a Jesse McReynolds recording long time ago.
I have found several great videos with Jim & Jesse playing El Cumbanchero, and also a video with the David Grisman Quintet.
Here first two videos with Jim & Jesse:
Jim & Jesse – El Cumbanchero
Jim & Jesse – El Cumbanchero
Jesse McReynolds – Mandolin
Jim McReynolds – Guitar
Allen Shelton – Banjo
Jimmy Campbell – Fiddle
Keith McReynolds – Electric Bass
Don McHan – GuitarFebruary 13, 1988
Masonic Temple, Freeport, IL
Jesse McReynolds – El Cumbanchero
And here the video with the David Grisman Quintet:
David Grisman Quintet – El Cumbanchero, Madison WI 3-3-96
David Grisman Quintet live at the Union Theater, UW Madison, El Cumbanchero.
Another great version played by a family band – Ward Family Bluegrass:
El Cumbanchero
Ward Family Bluegrass plays El Cumbanchero at Tri-County Farmer’s Restaurant, Van Leer, TN
I have compiled a playlist with other versions played by Jesse Mc Reynolds, David Grisman and some other Bluegrass bands:
Playlist El Cumbanchero
Sheet music for El Cumbanchero:
- Institute of American Music: free stuff
- mandozine tabledit files – 2 versions: el cumbanchero
Website Jim and Jesse McReynolds: http://www.jimandjesse.com/