Chucho Valdés: Irakere 50 featuring Arturo Sandoval with guest appearance by Cimafunk

The winner of seven GRAMMY® Awards and four Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Chucho was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere, including Sandoval and saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera. Introduced internationally by Dizzy Gillespie, the band’s unprecedented synthesis of folkloric Afro-Cuban rhythms, sacred drums, rock, funk, R&B, and jazz opened vast new musical frontiers. His influence on Afro-Cuban music is immeasurable.

“I’m proud of this tribute because I believe the group had a tremendous impact, nationally and internationally, and has left an important legacy, not only in Cuban music but in music, period.” – Chucho Valdés

The New York Times said, “Chucho Valdés, the eminent Cuban pianist, bandleader and composer, carries himself with a sly balance of statesmanlike deliberation and youthful gusto.”

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