Biography
Jesús Valdés Rodríguez, better known as Chucho Valdés (born October 9, 1941), is a Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger whose career spans over 50 years. An original member of the Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna, in 1973 he founded the group Irakere, one of Cuba's best-known Latin jazz bands.
Both his father, Bebo Valdés, and his son, Chuchito, are pianists as well. As a solo artist, he has won seven Grammy Awards and four Latin Grammy Awards.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 8
self 4
TV Shows 1
Composer
Esteban (2016)
Movie
Self - Musician
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas (2016)
Movie
Self
Playing Lecuona (2015)
Movie
Self
Old Man Bebo (2008)
Movie
Himself
Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002)
TV
Composer
Ça, c'est vraiment toi (2000)
Movie
From Son to Salsa (1997)
Movie
Composer
Contigo en la distancia (1991)
Movie
Composer
An Island for Miguel (1968)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.64
Based on 268 movie and tv ratings over time
1968
2000
2008
2016
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-10-09 (82 years old)
Birth NameDionisio Jesús Valdés Rodríguez
Birth PlaceQuivicán, Cuba
FatherBebo Valdés
CitizenshipsCuba
AwardsLatin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Premios de la Música, Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album, Latin Grammy Awards, Grammy Award, Grammy Awards
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