Chucho Valdés

Everything was nice; sounds, seats, nice theater. I like to see Chucho Valdez performance again but with other good bands.

This event brought back so many memories. I am Cuban and grew up appreciating this type of afro-cuban jazz fusion. He played songs from his latest work. This was an amzing display of creativity and pure talent. I would recommend this show to anyone that loves and sees music as a perfect expression of the soul.

Chucho was great as always. I was amazed by the agility of his fingers! This man and his piano become one!!

What can I say this was the show of the year for me.

I've seen Chucho Valdes in concert a handful of times throughout my life. His talent, his shows, and his normally accompanying group of musicians - namely Irakere - have performed beyond expectation each time. On May 20th, I witnessed Chucho Valdes perform, but it was not at all what I and others expected. I had no idea this was a solo performance. While I take nothing away from Mr. Valdes' talent, suffice it to say that I and others expected him to perform with his group. This wasn't the case that night and it was greatly disappointing.  Why was it not specified that this was a solo performance? Most people surely expect to see him perform with a group as he normally does. It's no wonder there was a gentleman snoring in the row behind me. I myself waited outside the theater as of 8:40pm. I noticed others leaving soon thereafter.  Had I clearly known this was a solo venue I would not have paid $127 for the two tickets I purchased. While $127 will not break my bank account, I definitely did not receive what I paid for.   FYI, this was my first time visiting the Luckman. It may be the very last as I will not be quick to trust future venues as I did tonight.

My wife and I were transported to another world with Chucho Valdés' artistry, virtuosity and the sheer beauty of his music. What a treat! The influence of other great jazz pianists such as Art Tatum and Thelonius Monk was also apparent in his playing. Chucho is in a league by himself. He plays as if he had three or four hands. I hope he comes back soon.

Amazing and recommended !!! Amazing and recommended !!! Amazing and recomended !!!

This was by far one of the most exciting performances I have ever attended in the world of music. I heard Chucho in Cuba in 2012 and that is when I fell in love with his music. The concert was the greatest display of talent and passion for a genre of music that reaches the heart and soul of the listener. I hope this will be repeated yearly!

Great concert! Enjoyed it to the fullest. Good music and great musicians.

Great Show. Truly a masterful pianist, the band was off the cuff.

If Chucho is performing in your area, go. An amazing performer and bandleader. One of the best shows I've ever been to.

JUST GREAT!! IF ANYONE LIKES JAZZ THIS IS A TRUE MASTER. HIS BAND IS ALSO VERY GOOD.

This was a great musical event preformed by a great artist.

This was the best concert I have ever attended! Pure rhythm and percussion along with the virtuosity of el maestro Chucho Valdés on piano.

Excellent show. The group consisted of a traditional Jazz trio (piano, bass, drums) with additional percussion. Extremely talented musicians who obviously love what they do. Really felt like a group performance rather than the common "Hired a bunch of Jazz guys, gave them sheet music and now we're on tour..." that you get with a lot of big jazz names. Highly recommended show for sure. Only negative would probably be attributed to the venue and not the musicians themselves. Sound was ok, but perhaps in a smaller venue the sound would've been better in my opinion. In other words, it didn't sound loud enough for me.

Excellent musicians, excellent performance, excellent venue

Mostly jazz , very talented, but missing cuban/latin music Cucho Valdez is famous for.

This was some of the best music heard in a while. Chucho Valdes and his group were amazing. The level of musicianship was extraordinary for this day and age. No matter if your taste runs to classical, rock or jazz, the Afro Cuban Messenger musicians were among the best I have heard. Great texture and originality.Music complex and compelling. Hard to stay in one's seat. Poncho Sanchez and his group were also very excellent. Very entertaining and high level of skill. "Local boy come home" theme made us all feel good. Good show, just not quite as surprising as the great Chucho Valdez. Sound in Disney Concet Hall served Valdez better then Snachez due to the placement of the band further back on the stage.

both artist were wonderful we loved the music and show but it was not long enough cause we wanted the show to last longer. The concert hall was very warn and hot need more air conditioning and the seats have bolts underneath the armrest that protrude out and the riped my girlfriends shaw so be careful if you are wearing something nice and thin cause it will get caught and ruined please fix the seats.

Chucho Valdes and his amazing Cuban band gave a masterclass on the breadth of style and literature possible from a "jazz band" or "latin band". Chucho flowed from continent to continent; from century to century, and across multiple styles of music from baroque to 19th century Russian symphonic quotes, to ragtime and stride, swing, be-bop, post bop, west African and all sorts of Cuban and Latin styles. While piano, bass and horns played traditional jazz style on one song, the three percussionists were cruising in Latin poly-rhythms. Chucho's effortless technique was reminiscent of Art Tatum's! It was jazz masteclass we were honored to witness.

the show was amazing. i recommend this to any true music lover. no electronic, nothing artificial. just true musicians creating the most unbelieveable sounds. it is something to experience.

Tre band was amazing, perfect;ly synchronized and beautifully presented!

Best concert I've ever been to. Chucho Valdes and his band were phenomenal. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Chucho brought it all out for the show, horn section, three percusionists, amazing basist, on of course Chucho on the keys. Great variety of sound and influences from Afro-Cuban tribal drums and vocals to American blues inspired jazz piano. Plus two and a half encores!