In 1981, Walfredo de los Reyes, Cachao and Paquito Hechavarría came together to record "Walpataca", a descarga album released by Tania Records. The album was listed as number 60 in Latin Beat Magazine's "Top 100 Independent Recordings" (June/July 2004). The same group (with additional musicians) would record "Walpataca II" (1985) and "Maestro de Maestros" (1986) for Tania. Both albums comprise a series of jazzy jams with a variety of themes, from heavy Afro-Cuban percussion to salsa and guaracha. Both albums include the tracks "Bocachaby" and "Walpataca II". "Maestro de Maestros" featured flautist José Fajardo and percussionist Nelson "Flaco" Padrón.