Chuchito Valdes Latin Jazz Band

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

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