Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on October 09, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Chucho Valdés! May your day be filled with more rhythm than an Irakere jam session and smoother moves than your legendary piano solos. You've given us decades of unforgettable Cuban jazz magic—proving that age is just a number when you've got keys under your fingertips.

From founding the groundbreaking band Irakere to becoming one of Cuba's greatest musical ambassadors, you continue inspiring generations worldwide. Your timeless melodies remind us all why we fell in love with Latin jazz in the first place. Here's wishing you another year full of vibrant chords, standing ovations, and endless encores—you've earned every note!