Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. His influences of Afro Cuban rhythms and jazz creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that energize audiences. Chuchito is recognized as a master at Cuban music including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba, and Guaguanco. He has also extensively studied classical music including harmony and composition. His original compositions and arrangements draw on classical harmonic and structural techniques.

“Valdés displays the...intensity and daredevil technique of the elder Valdes -- qualites recognized worldwide as hallmarks of Cuban Jazz.” Neil Tesser, “The Reader”

“Valdés and his band reinvigorated age old Cuban musical forms, the venerable cha-cha-cha and mambo standards revitalized by the muscular virtuosity of a mostly younger generation of players.”
Chicago Tribune