Bebo Valdes has died
in Sweden at age 94, Renowned Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, a composer
and bandleader who recorded with Nat “King” Cole, was musical director
at Havana’s legendary Tropicana Club and a key participant in the golden
age of Cuban music.
The news of his death was confirmed by Cindy Byram, the agent of Valdes’ son Chucho Valdes, who is a well-known musician in his own right. A cause of death was not given.
The senior Valdes studied piano and later taught it to Chucho (Jesus Dionisio Valdes), who went on to become a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Cuban-based jazz band Irakere.
Readmore Bebo Valdes has died
The news of his death was confirmed by Cindy Byram, the agent of Valdes’ son Chucho Valdes, who is a well-known musician in his own right. A cause of death was not given.
The senior Valdes studied piano and later taught it to Chucho (Jesus Dionisio Valdes), who went on to become a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Cuban-based jazz band Irakere.
Readmore Bebo Valdes has died
Labels: Bebo Valdes has died
posted by khae_za at
7:33 PM Friday, March 22, 2013