Solo Piano

by Chucho Valdes

Overview

The leader and founder of Irakere, Chucho Valdes is also a brilliant pianist who may be on the same level of Gonzalo Rubalcaba. He has a very impressive classical technique and is able to hint at such players as McCoy Tyner, Lennie Tristano, and Cecil Taylor without watering down his Cuban heritage. This dazzling set covers a lot of ground with highlights, including "Blue Yes" (which is based on the chords of Charlie Parker's "Confirmation"), a sensitive Bill Evans tribute, and several nearly free explosions. Despite the CD's title, the final two of the ten selections add bass, drums, and percussion, and feature Valdes closely interacting with and pushing his sidemen. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/20/1993
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0077778059721
Rank:	77748

Tracks

1. Isanusi
2. Felia
3. Nandy
4. Noliu
5. Togo
6. Blue Yes
7. My Foolish Heart
8. Bill (Evans)
9. When I Fall in Love
10. Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chucho Valdes   Primary Artist,Piano
Miguel "Anga" Diaz   Percussion
Enrique Pla   Drums
David Green   Bass

Technical Credits

Ronnie Scott   Engineer,Liner Notes
Chucho Valdes   Composer,Arranger
Ned Washington   Composer
Pablo Yglesias   Artwork,Cover Painting
Ray Staff   Mastering
Chris Lewis   Producer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Patrick Roques   Design,Art Direction
Victor Young   Composer
Pete King   Producer
David Redfern   Photography