Chucho valdes and the birth of irakere all about jazz. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Cuba salsa movie posters movies love story book cover pages culture dots. Chucho, a song by paquito d rivera on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The book ser o no ser by paquito drivera is available now to fans. Paquito d rivera born 4 june 1948 is a cubanborn american saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer who plays and composes jazz and classical music. The book was published in spanish in 2010 read more filed under. Check out paquitos website for calendar information and recordings. The supply is limited, so we are offering this only through the website directly to fans. Some of the driveras associates on these dates include the finland jazz combo, chucho and oscar valdes, arturo sandoval, emilio morales, and irakere. Check out chucho by paquito drivera on amazon music.
Buy paquito driveras album titled the lost sessions to enjoy in your home or car, or. This album was made at the time after paquito drivera had inherited what was left of dizzy gillespies seminal united nation orchestra and just. Les deux icones du jazz gonzalo rubalcaba et chucho valdes presenteront trance. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Chucho valdes acude al encuentro con allaboutjazz confiado. May 28, 2009 one of the most promising sights in jazz is paquito drivera, coming your way with his clarinet bag over his shoulder, smiling and looking to. The complete 1964 sessions introducing paquito drivera. Not a greatesthits album like he was shooting for hits nor a thoroughgoing anthology of paquito d rivera s columbia period only the first five of his seven albums are covered, the word taste is an intriguing choice, though at 74 minutes the cd is a bit more than just a taste. Saxophonist and clarinetist paquito d rivera was born in cuba. Boasting a new line up for his band, the afro cuban messengers, and a guest appearance from legendary saxophonist. Paquito d rivera listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos paquito d rivera. On the one hand, the volume is an explainer for musicians who feel intimidated by the complexities of afrocuban rhythms. If you have ever been to one of his concerts, you will know that he loves to introduce his songs with anecdotes.
Chucho paquito drivera by jaiza trio published on 20121209t21. Music profile for chucho valdes, born 9 october 1941. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Chucho valdes cd discography following the success of chuchos steps and a series of world tours, cubas foremost pianist has developed a brand new repertoire, the culmination of his ceaseless explorations within the world of afro cuban music, which he cherishes so much. Considered as one of the best pianists in the world, chucho is a virtuoso whose influence has been significant for all the jazz new musicians, cubans and foreigners as well. Stream chucho paquito drivera by jaiza trio from desktop or your mobile device. Now mauleon, director of education for sfjazz, has coauthored a book with valdes.
See more ideas about jazz, smooth jazz and salsa music. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. If there is anyone who communicates through music and life it could be said that few people do it better than paquito drivera. All of the tracks were recorded in havana and finland between 1976 and 1978, before rivera permanently relocated to the u. This is also the case of my tune chucho, based on the minor blues harmony from the emblematic mambo influenciado, written around 1963 by the ineffable chucho valdes oficial, a main force on my musical career. Led by pianist jesus chucho valdes son of bebo valdes and featuring soloists such as clarinetistsaxophonist paquito drivera and trumpeter arturo sandoval, the group was recognized for its innovative fusion of jazz, western classical music, rock, funk, and afrocuban religious music as exemplified by the collection the best. Brass and reeds mix up melodies interactively on d rivera s fabulous jazzy chart for the title cut, while the leaders tribute to old partner chucho valdes was done many years ago in a smaller context, but is recapitulated on this happily expanded, mamboized version. Here, tania maria, paquito drivera, danilo perez and chucho valdes share some latin love with the queen of jazz piano. These early sessions included paquito drivera on alto saxophone and clarinet, alberto giral on trombone, julio vento on flute, carlos emilio morales on guitar, kike hernandez on double bass, emilio del monte on.
Soundcloud chucho paquito drivera by jaiza trio published on 20121209t21. Chucho paquito drivera by jaiza trio free listening. Jesus chucho valdes was born on october 9, 1941 in havana, cuba. Feb 26, 2019 vintage cuba rolando laserie y paquito drivera. He began his musical studies at the age of five and at the age six was already performing with the cuban national symphony orchestra. The lost sessions by paquito drivera 8436006494239 cd. In learning the publisher was going out of business, paquito was able to obtain the remaining stock.
Chucho paquito drivera by jaiza trio free listening on. As son of wellknown ramon bebo valdes, chucho was in close contact with skillful performances since he was only three years old, when he first listened to his father playing the piano and then reproduced the same music on his piano at home. The program contains everything from american standards such as i want to talk about you, given a squealing yet lyrical read and stella by starlight, to fiery cuban jazz, such as the. Paquito drivera listen and stream free music, albums, new. Son of the pianist and bandleader bebo valdes, chucho valdes mid 1960s band included three of the musicians who would go on to form irakere some ten years latervaldes himself on piano, paquito drivera on saxophones and clarinets, and carlos emilio morales on electric guitar. Tropicana nights by paquito drivera 90368018625 cd. Chucho valdes and rebeca mauleon at the sfjazz center.
Jesus valdes rodriguez, better known as chucho valdes born october 9, 1941, is a cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger whose career spans over 50 years. Brass and reeds mix up melodies interactively on driveras fabulous jazzy chart for the title cut, while the leaders tribute to old partner chucho valdes was done many years ago in a smaller context, but is recapitulated on this happily expanded, mamboized version. Volume 77 paquito drivera latin, brazilian, caribbean. Jun 26, 2001 check out chucho by paquito d rivera on amazon music. Paquito d rivera s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Tania maria, paquito drivera and more bring latin romance to piano jazz.