Decoding Afro-Cuban jazz: the music of Chucho Valdés and Irakere

Guide to Latin jazz by two masters of the genre. Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz is, at the same time: 1) A songbook of the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban fusion group Irakere, 2) A thorough guide to the roots and structure of Afro-Cuban jazz in general 3) An overview of Maestro Valdés influences and contributions to the music. Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz is the first publication of its kind to thoroughly examine the work of the legendary pianist/composer Chucho Valdés, providing a gateway to better understanding Afro-Cuban jazz as a whole. It opens the door to Valdés creative process in bridging the worlds of traditional and contemporary Cuban music with classical music and jazz.