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Palmieri, who was viewed as a pioneer of New York City's Latin jazz scene, passed away after "an extended illness." ...
He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. “A new world music,” one critic said, “is being born.” ...
Eddie Palmieri, a legendary pianist, composer and Latin music trailblazer, has died. He was 88. According to a post on his ...
The award-winning pianist, bandleader and composer was influential in the New York salsa scene and won the first Grammy in a ...
Eddie Palmieri, the pioneering rumba and Latin jazz musician, has died at 88. His daughter Gabriela said he died Wednesday in ...
Eddie Palmieri, the renowned pianist and Latin music pioneer who founded groups like La Perfecta and Harlem River Drive, has ...
The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.
SPECIAL: Global Village remembers Latin jazz giant Eddie Palmieri who passed away on August 6, 2025. In this special ...
Eddie Palmieri, the legendary Latin jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, died on August 6, 2025, at his home in New Jersey ...
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning bandleader and pianist whose percussive playing helped revolutionize Latin jazz and salsa, ...
Pianist, composer and Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri has died at the age of 88. His youngest daughter confirmed her ...
Latin jazz and salsa composer Eddi Palmieri has died at the age of 88. NBC News' Steven Romo takes a look back at the Grammy Award winner's iconic career and influence in Latin music.