Chucho Valdés - Irakere 40 at The Town Hall

Winner of five Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés is one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. For this unique performance at Town Hall, Valdés celebrates the 40th anniversary of his original groundbreaking ensemble Irakere. One of the most important bands in the history of Latin jazz, Irakere's members included artists such as Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera, who eventually became solo stars in their own right. For the first time in decades, Valdés and a band of young musicians will revisit and reinterpret the music of his trailblazing group Irakere, keeping this dynamic music alive. ...

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Winner of five Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés is one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. For this unique performance at Town Hall, Valdés celebrates the 40th anniversary of his original groundbreaking ensemble Irakere. One of the most important bands in the history of Latin jazz, Irakere's members included artists such as Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera, who eventually became solo stars in their own right. For the first time in decades, Valdés and a band of young musicians will revisit and reinterpret the music of his trailblazing group Irakere, keeping this dynamic music alive.

"Be it as a composer or as a pianist, Valdés is one of the great pillars in the history of contemporary jazz." — The Houston Chronicle

Tickets for this event are also sold though Ticketmaster or in person at the Town Hall box office. If you do not see the seats that you want through our box office, they may be available by contacting Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Town Hall Box office Monday-Saturday noon-6pm.

48 hours prior to the event tickets are available only through Ticketmaster or the Town Hall box office

This concert is a part of World Music Institute’s Masters of Cuban Music Series

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