Chucho Valdés live in North Bethesda

Experience Chucho Valdés live on October 18th

Chucho Valdés is scheduled to perform at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on October 18, 2026. Valdés is a highly acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and bandleader internationally recognized for his contributions to Afro-Cuban jazz and Latin jazz. His musical style blends traditional Cuban rhythms – *son*, *danzón*, and *rumba* – with elements of bebop, classical music, and contemporary jazz improvisation. He is known for his virtuosic piano playing, complex arrangements, and energetic performances. Valdés has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards throughout his career, solidifying his position as a leading figure in Latin music.

The Music Center at Strathmore opened in 2003 and serves as a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It comprises two venues: the Concert Hall, designed to resemble a European concert hall with exceptional acoustics, and the smaller, more intimate Music Room. The center hosts a diverse range of performances including classical music, jazz, world music, and contemporary dance. Strathmore is also home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s second home and offers educational programs alongside its performance schedule.