Title: Live Piano Solo
Artist: Chucho Valdes

CHUCHO VALDEZ LIVE PIANO SOLO
This CD epresents the first in a seires on Cuban artists from the “Isla Grande”.For the connoisseur, Jesus “Chucho” Valdes doesn’t need any presentation, but for those who ignore the richness of this Cuban musical treasure, this album will give you the opportunity to discover him as he is at the top of his art. Young Chucho played in his father’s orchestra during the time when Bebo Valdes was recognized as the “mambo king”. A bit later, as a member of La Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna, Chcho became known for his brilliant compositions and arrangements. In 1972, he founded Irakere,
the Grammy-winning group responsible for the most significant contributions to Cuban jazz since the late 40’s. Chucho Valdes is a giant among giants, not only because of his powerful stage presence due to physical stature, but more importantly because of his absolute command of the keyboard. You will be amazed at his expansive, fluid technique marked by double-handed arpeggios, Afro-Cuban passages, stunning chords and blazing rhapsodies.

This CD was recorded live during the Montreal International Jazz Festival (in ‘93). We hope this recording will make you relive moments of this unique performance with this incomparable artist.