Bouffartique who taught him until his ninth birthday. Garrett, chucho and bebo valdes, staples, mcdonald to be. Chucho s earlier religion of the congo is, in my opinion, an amazingly good album. Chucho valdes caridad amaro borderfree, 20 duration. Considered as one of the best pianists in the world, chucho is a virtuoso whose influence has been significant for all the jazz new musicians, cubans and foreigners as well. Led by pianist jesus chucho valdes son of bebo valdes and featuring soloists such as clarinetistsaxophonist paquito drivera and trumpeter arturo sandoval, the group was recognized for its innovative fusion of jazz, western classical music, rock, funk, and afrocuban religious music as exemplified by the collection. Cuban pianist, composer, and bandleader c chucho valdes oficial. In a career spanning more than 60 years, both as a solo artist and bandleader, mr. Boasting a new line up for his band, the afro cuban messengers, and a guest appearance from legendary saxophonist branford. Chucho valdes celebrity profile check out the latest chucho valdes photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Truebas 2001 film, calle 54, examines this commonality of latin within. Brown will present chucho valdes, bebo valdes, kenny garrett, mavis staples, and michael mcdonald with honorary doctor of music degrees at berklee college of musics commencement ceremony, saturday, may 7, at the 7,000seat agganis arena at boston university.
Artists featured include chucho valdes, bebo valdes, cachao. Artists featured include chucho valdes, bebo valdes, cachao, eliane elias, gato barbieri, tito puente, paquito drivera, chano dominguez. Apr 10, 2001 calle 54 soundtrack from 2000, composed by various artists. Oscarwinning director fernando truebas 2000 documentary film calle 54 described by trueba himself as a musical featured performances by a stellar array of latin jazz artists, all of whom assembled at sony music studios in new york city in march of that year to be captured both visually and sonically. In this album,cuban piano virtuosos and exceptionally talented composers bebo and chucho valdes, father and son, got together somewhere in spain to record this joint effort and example of their musical. Reviewed in the united states on september 12, 2009. Download calle 54 dvd9 torrent or any other torrent from video music videos direct download via magnet link. He is the son of the noted cuban composerarrangerconductor ramon bebo valdes. Music profile for chucho valdes, born 9 october 1941. Chucho valdes tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Chucho valdes, the pianist, reflects on irakere and his. Calle 54 full dvd the hottest afrocuban latin jazz film ever.
Chucho valdes appeared on that album and also on ry cooders chavez ravine. The subject matter of both records is the folklore and religious beliefs of the yoruba slaves shipped to the caribbean between 1770 and 1840. Im a newcomer to chucho valdes, having discovered him first through an npr interview, the live at the village vanguard album, and then a chance to see him live. Calle 54 a film by fernando trueba 2012, afro cuban and. Considered to be among the greatest jazz pianists to come out of cuba. Calle 54 is a 2000 documentary film about latin jazz by spanish director fernando trueba. Calle 54 is a 2000 documentary film about latin jazz by spanish director. Chico ofarrill, gato barbieri, paquito drivera, michel camilo, chucho valdes, and bebo valdes. Chucho valdes presentara en miami version restaurada del. Apache band, chucho valdes, chano dominguez y michel camilo. With jazz bata 2, composer pianist and bandleader chucho valdes finally follows up on an experimental album he cut in cuba in 1972. Although the film utilizes the live performances to suggest an abstract script, and. B etween friday mornings opening shows and the arrival of cuban piano maestros chucho valdes and gonzalo rubalcaba at the barbican on saturday afternoon. Find chucho valdes discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
The venue was a little difficult to enter via car as there was one way in but the parking was ample. Released by blue note records in 2001 7243 5 32000 2 2v containing music from calle 54 2000. May 09, 20 the stomping afrocomanche sounds like the work of a 1970s mccoy tyner band, and pilar is a delicate love song for valdes and a cellolike arco bass that eventually becomes a straight pianotrio. August 1, 2001 irakere was formed in havana, cuba in the late 1960s by the masterful pianist jesus chucho valdes. Chucho valdes performing caridad amaro, a tribute to his beloved, and very influential, grandmother, at the victoires du jazz festival 2010.
His sheer technical ability at the piano is astounding, and this concert presents him in a solo setting that presents that talent perfectly. Chucho valdes har fatt elva grammy, senast for basta latin jazzalbum. This performance marked the conclusion of his national tour. Calle 54 a film by fernando trueba 2012, afro cuban and latin jazz.
Nominated for a grammy award for best latin jazz album in 2002, calle 54 is the kind of disc you might put on to keep the party going. At least three of the elder statesmen here have died tito puente, chico ofarrill and bebo valdes. Chucho valdes listen and stream free music, albums, new. With only minimal introductory voiceovers, the film consists of studio performances by a wide array of. Chucho valdes music cds following the success of chuchos steps and a series of world tours, cubas foremost pianist has developed a brand new repertoire, the culmination of his ceaseless explorations within the world of afro cuban music, which he cherishes so much. Regardless, each and every performance is beautifully filmed. He won a grammy for his 1978 album live at newport, the first of many. Other legends appearing here include gato barbieri, tito puente, chucho valdez, and chico ofarrill. The stomping afrocomanche sounds like the work of a 1970s mccoy tyner band, and pilar is a delicate love song for valdes and a cellolike arco bass that eventually becomes a. Chucho valdess profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.
Taught by his parents from the age of three to age six, he began classes in piano, salsa, and music theory under oscar m. Chucho valdes music cds following the success of chucho s steps and a series of world tours, cubas foremost pianist has developed a brand new repertoire, the culmination of his ceaseless explorations within the world of afro cuban music, which he cherishes so much. Shot in a fashion that follows the feeling of the music, director fernando truebas calle 54 features artists tito puente, jerry gonzalez, chano dominguez, eliane elias, chico ofarrill, gato barbieri, paquito drivera, michel camilo, chucho valdes, and bebo valdes. Pero eso no significo olvidar sus extraordinarios logros. Calle 54 soundtrack from 2000, composed by various artists.
Jesus valdes rodriguez, better known as chucho valdes born october 9, 1941, is a cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger whose career spans over 50 years. In 1998, chucho won a grammy for his work with crisol. Arranged by chucho valdes bass jorge reyes 2 composed by chucho valdes 5. Chucho valdes, main artist, piano afrocuban messengers, associated performer, main artist ernesto lecuona, composer carlos mas, mixing engineer, recording engineer p 2015 insularia creadores, under exclusive license to sony classical, a division of sony music entertainment. Orlando puntilla rios bebo valdes patato valdes chucho valdes. Chucho valdes has been a key figure in the evolution of afrocuban jazz for the past 50 years. Calle 54 full dvd the hottest afrocuban latin jazz film. Join songkick to track chucho valdes and get concert alerts when they play near you. Browse chucho valdes tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. Dec 26, 2016 calle 54 is a 2000 documentary film about latin jazz by spanish director fernando trueba. Artists featured include chucho valdes, bebo valdes, cachao, eliane elias. Michel camilo, chano dominguez, paquito drivera, eliane elias, jerry gonzalez, chico ofarrill, patato, tito puente, puntilla, bebo baldes, chuco valdes. Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger chucho valdes is the most influential figure in modern afrocuban jazz.