Chucho Valdes “The Creation” ~ Paris Philharmonie

Chucho Valdés
1. Piano solo
2. The Creation with the Keystone Big Band
Hilario Durán & John Beasley Co-arrangers/conductors/MD

As energetic and inspired as ever, Chucho Valdés presents The Creation, an epic work retracing the emergence of the Yoruba culture in the Caribbean. Flamboyant and vibrant, this Afro-Cuban oratorio is preceded by a solo concert with Valdés on piano.

BAND:

Chucho Valdés, composition, musical conducting, piano

Hilario Durán , arrangements, claviers

John Beasley, arrangements, keyboard

Yunior Terry , bass

Abraham Mansfaroll, percussion

Erick Barberia, song, tambour batá

Román Diáz, tambour batá

Diosvany Valladares, tambour batá

Yeni Valdés, song

Dafnis Prieto, drum kit

Plus: The Keystone Big Band