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Born in Quivicán, Cuba in 1941, Chucho Valdés is one of Cuba's most famous pianists, bandleaders, composers and arrangers. Perhaps best known for founding the famous Latin jazz band Irakere in 1972, Chucho's illustrious career has also garnered him 6 Grammy wins and 16 nominations over the past three decades. His most recent win, a 2009 Latin Grammy for the record Juntos para Siempre, saw him collaborate with his father, Bebo Valdés, a major player on the Cuban jazz scene in his own right. Chucho Valdés has recorded over eighty CD's and performed with everybody who is anybody in the world of jazz; from Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, to Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea. His reputation as one of the greatest living Cuban jazz pianists has earned him appearances on the great stages in music, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The Hollywood Bowl. Chucho's new album with the Afro-Cuban Messengers, which will extensively tour the USA in October 2010, marks Chucho's return to the US for the first time in 7 years.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By fajou
Format:Audio CD
I heard Chucho and his band perform this music at the SF Jazz Festival recently. Chucho was fantastic, the music spans a broad spectrum of musical traditions, and each member of his 8-piece ensemble plays impeccably both individually and as part of this very, very rhythmically orchestrated tour de force of a world-class and inspirational set of music. Highly recommended.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Alex77
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you love Latin Jazz and brilliant piano playing, this album delivers. However, I have to admit I like every Chucho album I've ever heard.
By MALEN
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CHUCHO IS BY FAR ONE OF MY FAVORITES PIANIST . I LOVE EVERYTHING HE DOES, IN THIS PRODUCCION MY FAVORITE IS YANSA , BECAUSE IT AWAKENS A PART OF MY SOUL THAT I LOVE !!! SO MAFEREFUN YANSA ASHE TO CHUCHO VALDES !!!!!
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Huge fan
I love Chucho and heard him do this album live. The recording doesn't match the LIVE performance but it is close enough to take me back to the live experience.
Published 3 months ago by Dolores Brandon
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Chucho's New Sound
Nice collection of tunes here... Chucho is branching out into different musical voices. He is a true virtuoso of jazz piano, and can execute in all rhythms, lyrical lines, styles... Read more
Published on December 12, 2010 by Ronald D. Sanfield
3.0 out of 5 stars
Chucho is Okay
Sometimes this musician gets carried away and loses track of the momentum he has built, but at other times, he is a glorious pianist and engaging and innovative composer and group... Read more
Published on October 22, 2010 by G. N. Garcia
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meraviglia
è bellissimo.
chucho valdes non tradisce e ci regala uno splendido disco.
da non mancare.
chucho valdes non tradisce e ci regala uno splendido disco.
da non mancare.
Published on October 3, 2010 by agi
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