In 1973 he replaced Paquito D'Rivera at the "Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (OCMM)" as the government had declared him "reactionary." He was also involved in Timba music. His son Carlos Averhoff, Jr "Sax" is also a musician.
In 1973 he replaced Paquito D'Rivera at the "Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (OCMM)" after being viewed by the government as a threat due to his perceived "reactionary" views. He was also involved in the genre of Timba music. His son Carlos Averhoff, Jr "Sax" is also a musician.