Jesus "Chuchito" Valdés - (Pianist, arranger, composer, bandleader) Born in Havana Cuba, Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He has recorded and performed piano with the world renown Cuban band, Irakere, which he led for 2 years. He has performed at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world: from Cuba and the Caribbean, across the United States and South America, and throughout Europe. Some of his worldwide appearances have included Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London and Green Dolphin Street in Chicago, The Jazz Festivals of Havana, Cancun and Merida, as well as a recent festival performance in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Music Festival. Eli Naragon on Bass, Rafael Monteagudo Drums and Hugo Cruz on percussion for the first time with Valdés. Get the Tickets here https://gotickets.com/tickets/1747876/chuchito-valdes-trio-tickets/blues-alley-washington-dc-10-15-2026?orderBy=Price%3A+Low+to+High&quantity=2