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Chucho Valdés: The Creation
Oct 18, 2022 — 8:00 PM
Overview
Great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés presents La Creación (The Creation) for Afro-Cuban band, percussion and vocals. The four-movement suite explores the story of creation according to the Afro-Cuban Santería religion and includes elements of African music, the blues and what Valdés describes as “an atmosphere in the style of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew.” This is an SCP Jazz Co-commission.
The CSO Latino Alliance launches their ¡Nuestras Noches! season with a postconcert reception following the concert. Tickets required. Learn more at CSO Latino Alliance.
Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, located on the ninth floor of Symphony Center with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. View the menu｜SOLD OUT
Program
Program to be announced from the stage.
Performers
John Beasley arranger and conductor
Hilario Durán arranger and conductor
Brian Lynch trumpet
Etienne Charles trumpet
Marcus Strickland alto saxophone
Carlos Averhoff, Jr. tenor saxophone
José A. Gola double bass and electric bass
Dafnis Prieto drums
Roberto Jr. Vizcaino percussion
Erick Barberia batás and vocals
Yosvani Gonzalez Franco batás and vocals
Felipe Sarria Linares batás and vocals
Yenisel Valdés Fuentes vocals
Sponsors & Partners
This evening’s concert has been made possible through a generous grant from Dan J. Epstein, Judy Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.
Funding for educational programs during the 2022/23 SCP Jazz season has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judy Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.
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