The Grammy-nominated musician who died of pneumonia on Jan. 27 shared his knowledge in the influential works The Jazz Piano Book and The Jazz Theory Book.
This recording by Jane Bunnett and Larry Cramer, partners in music and life, has been widely recognized as a groundbreaking project and highly praised for its many qualities.
Born in and raised by a family of musicians, today Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés, 80, is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Afro-Cuban jazz.