
La Jolla Music Society
Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet
For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making!
Learn More About Chucho Valdés
“El maestro Chucho Valdés is one of the great treasures of the music world”
— DownBeat
“One of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz”
— Billboard
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes for both performances • 6:30 PM