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Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdes heads out on the road with his Royal Quartet, made up of leader Chucho, drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, bass player Jose A. Gola and percussionist Roberto Jr Vizcaino. Across a career which now spans six decades, Chucho's six Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammys, and his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences are testament to just what a huge figure he is in Latin jazz. Don't miss your chance to see this living legend live on his North American tour.

About Chucho Valdes Quartet

Hailing from Quivican in Cuba, Chucho founded one of Cuba's most famous bands, Irakere, in 1973, who helped to revolutionize Afro-Cuban jazz, bringing it to a wider audience. As a solo artist Chucho eventually signed to the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, taking his influence truly global. A genuine pioneer in jazz and Latin music, to witness Chucho Valdes live is a story to tell your grand kids.