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| | Chucho Valdes: Viva Valdes |
 | | Valdes expects his next release to be of a recent solo concert at the Lincoln Center, which he describes as "my best piano solo." The opportunity to hear him at his best, solo or in any other format, is something to look forward to. |
 | | On the album, they are joined by another member of the musical Valdes clan, Chucho's daughter Mayra, on vocals for "Drums Negrita." His son, now residing in Mexico, is a former member of Irakere and his daughter Layani is studying classical piano in Milan, Italy, where at 18 she has already begun winning European competitions. |
 | | The album concentrates on Valdes' original compositions, along with the standard "My Funny Valentine." Of course, with Chucho Valdes at the keyboard and a Latin rhythm section beside him, this version of the venerable tune is anything but standard. |
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