Chucho Valdés
Friday, May 15, 2026
Premium Experience: limited seating
Cuban pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Chucho Valdés, one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, was named a 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. As noted in the NEA announcement, the distinction celebrates “a select number of living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz.”
Join us for “Music in the Sky” – an exclusive evening with Mr. Valdés, hosted in conjunction with Austin Home and Austin Monthly Magazines in a secret high-rise location.
Tickets include food, drink, valet, and artist meet and greet.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Our season finale brings a legend to the Paramount stage: Chucho Valdés, the towering figure of Afro-Cuban jazz. With seven Grammy and six Latin Grammy Awards, Valdés has shaped the genre for over six decades. This show, featuring the Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, will be one for the ages with one of the most influential artists in Latin jazz history.
This Performance is sponsored by the generosity of Blake and Kristi Stanford.
