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Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés is a Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger whose celebrated career in Latin jazz spans more than 50 years.
Origins
An original member of the Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna, he founded the group Irakere in 1973, which became one of Cuba's best-known Latin jazz bands.
The sound
His music is rooted in Latin jazz, blending Cuban rhythms with jazz harmony through his virtuosic piano playing and inventive arrangements.
Legacy
Through Irakere and his long solo career, he became one of the most important and internationally respected figures in Latin jazz.
Signature song
Mambo Influenciado
"Mambo Influenciado" is among his signature pieces, showcasing the Cuban-jazz fusion at the heart of his artistry.
Top songs
- 1
Mambo Influenciado ★
Jazz Meets Cuba · 2003
- 2
Claudia
I Missed You Too! · 2022
- 3
Caridad Amaro
Border-Free · 2013
- 4
Ponle la Clave
Live At The Village Vanguard · 2000
- 5
Lorraine
Bele Bele En La Habana · 1998
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