Chucho Valdes News

Originally published June 10, 2000 Outside, the air didn't exactly feel although summer is less than two weeks away.

Istanbul, May 13 Two virtuous piano jazz players Cubans Chucho Valdes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba performed in Istanbul a memorable piano recital. via Prensa Latina

Havana, May 6 A comprehensive program with art and traditions of this country confirms devotion to the link between culture and recreation begins today at the Internacional Tourism Fair FITCUBA 2008. via Prensa Latina

Chucho Valdes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, two of Cuba's greatest jazz pianists, are scheduled to take to the stage at stanbul's Y Sanat Arts and Culture Center for a special concert next week. via Today's Zaman

Chucho Valdes - Featuring Cachaito CD Release - Avalable 03/18/08 Recorded in Havana with his trio featuring the Buena Vista Social Club's Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez. via All About Jazz

CHUCHO VALDES The outstanding, fiercely original Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes is no stranger to Argentine audiences. via Buenos Aires Herald

Date: October 5th & 6th Time: 10.00 p.m. onwards Venue: Bangkok Jazz Thai Bistro, Lot B1, Chulan Square, 92 Jalan Raja Chulan 50200 KL Reservations: 603-2145 8708 / 017-637 9981 Admission: Free Jazz Latino ... via All Dat Jazz 'n' More!

“Is music stronger than politics? I don't know”

The comparsa drums are thundering, but it's the piano driving the beat with a furious array of improvisations that blend raw Afro-Cuban rhythms with the toe-tapping, head-bobbing beats of straight jazz. via Press of Atlantic City

“Zawinul mambo", included in one of his albums. Commentator Pedro de la Hoz recalled how Chucho met Zawinul in a festival in Martinique, when he told the Cuban musician: "hey, you have to play the piano, you owe us that.”

Havana, Sep 12 Cuban media headlined on Wednesday the bonds between Austrian jazz musician Joe Zawinul, who died of cancer yesterday, and Cuban piano player Chucho Valdes. via Prensa Latina

“I feel very proud of this new generation that includes excellent musicians like Harold Lopez Nussa and Rolando Luna, among others.”

Varadero, Cuba, Sept 7 Directed by Cuban composer and pianist Chucho Valdes, Varadero Jam Session has taken its own path, bringing together different generations of jazz musicians. via Prensa Latina