About
Founded prominent Cuban Latin jazz band Irakere. Considered to be among the greatest jazz pianists to come out of Cuba.
Before Fame
He won a Grammy for his 1978 album Live at Newport, the first of many.
Trivia
He was named Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in October 2006.
Family Life
He was born to Bebo Valdés, himself a famous Cuban pianist who became known as the director of Tropicana night-club band Bebo Valdés.
Associated With
He successfully carried on the legacy of great Cuban bandleaders of the past like Desi Arnaz.
