The awards ceremony will be held next Saturday, April 26, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Renowned Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés has been honored with the 2025 Jazz Master Award, the highest honor for a jazz musician in the United States.
This is the first time a foreign Latin American artist has received this distinction, which is presented annually by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The awards ceremony will be held next Saturday, April 26, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, during the traditional annual concert organized by the NEA, reported Prensa Latina news agency.
Along with Valdés, three other prominent exponents of U.S. jazz will be recognized: saxophonist Marshall Allen, pianist Marilyn Crispell, and music critic Gary Giddins, all honored for their exceptional contributions to the genre.
Chucho Valdés, considered the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz, currently resides in the United States, adding yet another recognition to his extensive career.
