The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series is proud to present Chucho Valdés—NEA Jazz Master, seven-time Grammy Award winner, and seven-time Latin Grammy Award winner. Widely recognized as the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, the celebrated Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger has spent more than six decades redefining the genre and expanding the possibilities of Afro-Cuban music.

In 2026, Chucho celebrates his 85th birthday with a dynamic new program featuring special guests Joe Lovano and Etienne Charles, promising an unforgettable evening of innovation, virtuosity, and musical brilliance.

photo credit: Martin Espino Garcia