The Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet at the Paramount Theatre! This is the ATX Chamber Music and Jazz season finale featuring one of the most legendary figures in Afro-Cuban jazz history.
Chucho Valdés is a towering pioneer who has shaped modern jazz for over six decades. With an incredible collection of seven Grammy Awards and six Latin Grammy Awards, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Valdés continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his virtuosic piano skills and innovative musical style.
The Royal Quartet brings together an exceptional ensemble featuring:
- Chucho Valdés on piano and leadership
- Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez on drums
- Jose A. Gola on bass
- Roberto Jr Vizcaino on percussion
Expect an evening filled with intricate melodies, exhilarating improvisations, and a captivating fusion of jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and classical influences. From founding Cuba's revolutionary band Irakere in 1973 to signing with the legendary Blue Note Records as a solo artist, Valdés has taken Latin jazz to the global stage.
This is truly one for the ages—a chance to witness a genuine jazz legend perform live!
Show Details: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM