Chucho Valdes: Irakere 40
Concerts & Performances
Date
Saturday, November 14, 2015, 8:00 pm
Organization
Rhythm Foundation
Categories
Concerts & Performances
Place
The Fillmore Miami Beach
Address
1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Phone
1-800-745-3000
Website
http://www.fillmoremb.com/
Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Winner of five Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, the giant of Cuban piano makes a rare Miami appearance with a very special project, Irakere 40. With his band of top young Cuban musicians, Valdés is revisiting and reinterpreting the music of his legendary group Irakere following its 40th anniversary. Presented by the Rhythm Foundation, tickets are available online.