Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet

Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés leads his Royal Quartet in a powerful Latin jazz performance that balances expansive improvisation with deeply rooted Cuban rhythms. Joined by José Armando Gola on bass, Roberto Jr. Vizcaino on an array of hand percussion, and longtime collaborator Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernández on drums, the group delivers panoramic rhythmic landscapes marked by intense beat breakdowns and fluid jazz explorations. Dramatic lighting in deep reds and blues added to the intensity of the performance.