Bebo Valdés was a Cuban pianist born in Quivican in 1918. He was a pivotal figure in the golden age of Cuban music, helping to develop mambo and Latin jazz. He brought Afro-Cuban sacred rhythms into dance music, and his influence is still felt today. His net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
About
Pivotal figure in the golden age of Cuban music, helping to develop mambo and Latin jazz. He brought Afro-Cuban sacred rhythms into dance music.
Before Fame
He developed his skills in Havana's nightclubs where he became a regular during the 1940s.
Trivia
He was the leader of two well-known big bands and also served as one of the Tropicana Club's house arrangers.
Family Life
He fathered five children by first wife Pilar, including future pianist Chucho Valdés.
Associated With
He recorded with Nat King Cole during the latter part of the 1950s.
