Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration

NEA Jazz Master and winner of seven Grammy and seven Latin Grammy Awards, Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. In a rich career spanning 60 years, Valdés has pushed boundaries in pursuit of new expressions in Afro-Cuban music. Valdés celebrates his 85th birthday in 2026 with an exciting new program featuring special guests Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard.