Valdez, Carlos

Calle 54 ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 492 libraries worldwide
Introduced to Latin jazz in the 1980s, when he was beginning his career as a director, Fernando Trueba has since become a devoted fan of the music. Noted jazz artists have scored for some of his films and he took his love of the music one step further in which he gathered together a number of his favorite Latin jazz artists for a series of interviews and performances.

Yo soy Boricua, pa'que tu lo sepas! I'm Boricua, just so you know ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 259 libraries worldwide
Rosie Perez explores the complex history between Puerto Rico and the United States. It begins with the vibrant celebration of the Puerto Rican Day Parade and lingers with Perez's deeply personal perspective. The themes of family, language, and racism are put into historical perspective as the film uncovers the side of Puerto Rico absent from U.S. history books.

Percussion bitter sweet by Max Roach ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1961 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 218 libraries worldwide

Afro-Cuban by Kenny Dorham ( Recording )
6 editions published between 1987 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 127 libraries worldwide
1: Afrodisia; 2: Lotus Flower; 3: Minor's Holiday; 4: Minor's Holiday; 5: Basheer's Dream; 6: K.D.'s Motion; 7: La Villa; 8: Ventia's dance; 9: K.D.'S Cab Ride.

Sworn to the drum : a tribute to Francisco Aguabella ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in English and held by 115 libraries worldwide
A film-portrait of the Afro-Cuban master drummer, Francisco Aguabella. Born in Cuba, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 where he made outstanding contributions to Latin popular music while maintaining his roots in traditional Afro-Cuban religious drumming. Film explores Aguabella's role both as a sacred drummer and a figure of historical influence in Latin Jazz, Pop and Fusion. Included are many interviews with musicians who have worked with him and have been influence by his music.

Tanga by Mario Bauzá ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1992 in Spanish and held by 76 libraries worldwide

The complete Blue Note Elvin Jones sessions by Elvin Jones ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2000 and held by 60 libraries worldwide

The legend of Cuban percussion by Carlos Valdez ( Recording )
6 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 59 libraries worldwide

Orgy in rhythm. Vols. one & two by Art Blakey ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1997 in Multiple languages and held by 42 libraries worldwide

The Latin bit by Grant Green ( Recording )
5 editions published between 1964 and 2007 and held by 40 libraries worldwide