Valdés, Chucho

Valdés, Chucho * October 9, 1941Valdés, ChuchoChucho Valdés Dionisio Jesús Valdés, known artistically as Chucho Valdés, is an internationally known Latin jazz pianist, composer, and teacher. He is the son of Bebo Valdés. Born in Quivican, Cuba, Valdés was introduced to music at a young age by his father. He was accepted into the Municipal Music Conservatory in Havana, excelling in jazz piano. Valdés graduated from the conservatory at the age of 14, quickly forming his first trio. His early…