This rare master class was recorded at La ENA (Escuela Nacional de Arte) in Havana, Cuba in 1995.
Featuring: Chucho Valdés - Piano
This audio-only archive captures a lecture by one of Cuba's most influential musicians. Chucho Valdés, the legendary pianist, composer, and founder of Irakere, shares his knowledge and approach to Cuban jazz and Afro-Cuban music with students at Cuba's premier arts conservatory.
Transferred from the original DAT recording, this master class offers a unique window into Valdés' musical philosophy during a pivotal period in Cuban music history. While video was not recorded, the audio preserves his complete lecture and musical demonstrations.
For students of Latin jazz, Cuban music, and piano, this is an invaluable historical document. Valdés' contributions to modern Cuban music are immeasurable, and this recording captures him in an intimate educational setting, breaking down the complexities of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation that define his groundbreaking style.