Chucho Valdes: Irakere 40, Pedrito Martinez Group

These masters of the Afro-Cuban scene bring fireworks to the stage of Weill Hall with two shows in one night. First, Cuban percussion wizard Pedrito Martinez brings a performance sure to have you on your feet. Then, pianist Chucho Valdés revisits the music of his groundbreaking Cuban group, Irakere, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. "[Valdés is] a pianist of imperial command, possessed of a dazzling, deceptively casual virtuosity." - The New York Times