Chucho Valdez Discography of CDs

Chucho Valdez music CDs Recording information: Abdala Studio, Havana, Cuba; Barefoot Studios, London, England; Havana, Cuba; ICAIC Studio, Havana, Cuba; Sonacaribe Studios, Havana, Cuba. Photographer: Mo Fini. Personnel: Roberto Pla & His Latin Ensemble, Bobby Carcasses (vocals); Chucho Valdés (piano). Additional personnel: Jovenes Clasicos del Son, Nené (vocals); Carlos Emilio Morales, Julio Pardon, David Alvarez, José Carlos Acosta, Juego De Manos, Orquesta América, Roberto Pla & His Latin Ensemble, Bobby Carcasses.

Chucho Valdez CD discography Around 8 P.M., it's time for a dinner, or an intimate tête-à-tête, and this is a disc intended to set the romantic mood with slow, sensual music. There's nothing upbeat, just music to keep the tension simmering, like offerings from Susana Baca or Omara Portunondo. There's quite a mix, from Cuba (which provides the majority of the tracks) to Bolivia, Brazil to Peru, and it's all world-class -- absolutely no filler in this meal. Papa Noel and Papa Oviedo supply dessert with "Juliana," but along the way there are plenty of succulent morsels to provide the soundtrack (along with recipes for food and cocktails in the booklet). Just don't dismiss ...

Chucho Valdez albums The last in the four-CD series, Cafe Cantante: 2 AM is aimed at the night winding down -- or, rather, the wee hours of the morning. In that regard, jazz might seem like an odd choice, but the tunes here are all top-notch, the perfect end to a glorious evening. The emphasis here is decidedly Cuban, with two astonishing tracks ...

Chucho Valdez discography Recording information: TIKI Studios. Photographer: Rick Eckstein. Personnel: Adela Dalto (vocals); David Sanchez (saxophone); Jerry Gonzalez, Ray Vega (trumpet); Mauricio Smith (flute); Chucho Valdez (piano); Joe Santiago (bass); Ignacio Berroa (drums); Nicky Marrero (bongos, timbales, guiro); Paoli Mejia (congas). Liner Note Author: Adela Dalto.

Chucho Valdez songs Track Listing of songs: Blues To You; Blue In Green; Beatrice; All Of ...