Bebo Valdes with the JALC Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra 10/13-14 in New York and 10/19 in Miami

“Bebo Valdes, Cuban composer/pianist/arranger, will conduct his 2005 GRAMMY®-winning “Suite Cubana” for the first time in the United States with the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O’Farrill on October 13 & 14 at 8 pm in Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. For this special performance of “Suite Cubana,” Mr. Valdes’ son Rickard Valdes will appear on timbales in this celebration of generations of Latin musicians during Hispanic Heritage Month. For half of Bebo Valdes and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Mr. Valdes will play piano with a small group of the orchestra.

On October 14, in the spirit of Hispanic Heritage month, ticket holders can sample free delectable Latin-infused creations before the concert. The food and beverage tasting will be held in the Atrium in Frederick P. Rose Hall at 6:30pm. Bebo Valdes and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra will also be performed in Miami on October 19 at the Jackie Gleason Theater. “

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