
Yoshi's San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street SF,
CA
Third generation Cuban piano ace
Chuchito Valdes - Piano
Laksar Reese - Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
David Belove - Bass
Colin Douglas - Drums
Sandy Perez - Congas
THU. 8pm $18, 10pm $12
"Chuchito Valdés displays the hell-bent intensity and daredevil
technique of the elder Valdés-qualities recognized worldwide as
hallmarks of Cuban Jazz.”
- Neil Tesser / The Reader (Chicago’s Art & Culture Guide) and
author of The Playboy Guide to Jazz
Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father
Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy
of great piano players form Cuba. With influences of Caribbean
rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic
blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano
master captivates with his sensitivity and drives excitement with
his dynamic band.
Chuchito has recorded and performed piano with the world renown
Cuban band, Irakere, which he led for 2 years. He has also
performed at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world:
from Cuba and the Caribbean to North America, South America, and
Europe.
Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son,
Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco. He has also extensively
studied classical music including harmony and composition. His
original compositions and arrangements draw on classical harmonic
and structural techniques. In his performances, Chuchito’s
music draws on many styles including Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz,
Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Montuno and much more. Chuchito
Valdés currently resides in Cancun, Mexico and is a frequent
performer in the United State and Canada.
Website :
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/2821
Buy Tickets:
http://sfyoshis2.inticketing.com/evlist.php?events=searchsearchstr=chuch...