Chucho Valdés Gainesville Tickets - Curtis M Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

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Chucho Valdés

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Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Afro-Cuban, jazz, and classical styles. He's won seven GRAMMYs, five Latin GRAMMYs, and a Latin Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. His acclaimed album "Jazz Batá 2" earned a Latin GRAMMY and was on Billboard's 50 Best Latin Albums of the Decade. Valdés collaborates with his wife, Lorena Salcedo, to share Latin jazz globally.

Chucho Valdes Quintet

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Chucho Valdés Quintet is led by Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán. A 2025 NEA Jazz Master, Valdés is a leading figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Cuban tradition, jazz, classical, and rock. He has won seven Grammy and six Latin Grammy Awards, and is known for founding Irakere and collaborations with jazz greats. His discography includes "Chucho's Steps" and "Jazz Batá 2".

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Curtis M Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

performingarts.ufl.edu

+1 352-392-2787

3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

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