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Eddie Palmieri

Musician

Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936) is an American pianist and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent, known for his influential work in salsa and Latin jazz and for leading the orchestra La Perfecta.

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents; leader of La Perfecta; widely credited with blending salsa and jazz. The DeBaser review notes he has won multiple Grammy Awards (the review states nine).

DeBaser's review of Palmas praises Eddie Palmieri's blend of salsa and jazz, noting strong ensembles and spirited solos. The reviewer highlights Palmieri's powerful, inventive piano and the orchestra's high energy. Guest soloists and complex harmonies are singled out as strengths. Overall, Palmas is presented as a successful fusion of danceable salsa and intelligent jazz.

For:Fans of Latin jazz and salsa, listeners interested in piano-led ensembles, music students and jazz aficionados

 Don’t be deceived by the jovial air of the dapper gentleman on the cover. Eddie Palmieri is actually one of the most notorious keyboard smashers around, having been kicked out of more than one band in his youth simply because he "played too loud", and for this reason nicknamed rompeteclas (key-breaker).

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