editor's info:

This new Valdés CD is the incredible debut album of the new Yemayá label. Here we find his contribution to the fusion of Cuban music and jazz. This selection, that appears for the first time on CD, includes a variety of themes from the Cuban repertory. Chucho has been Irakere’s musical director, recording with small groups, and also as a solo pianist. Here he recorded in Havana with his trio featuring the extraordinary Buena Vista Social Club’s Orlando “Cachaito” Lopez (bass) and Enrique Pla (drums). He also recorded in a Quartet that includes José Luís Cortés (flute), German Velazco (flute) and Carlos del Puerto (bass). All of these recordings are interpretations of either anthology pieces from the Cuban songs of the 50’s, danceable music, universal compositions or Cuban Classics.