Eddie Palmieri

Pianist, bandleader, and musician in the Latin genre, Eddie is best known for his Latin-Jazz approach that includes extended Jazz influenced solos over Latin rhythms. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Eddie (along with his late brother [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Charlie+Palmieri]Charlie[/url]) was one of the fundamental players in the evolution of Latin Jazz and Salsa. (Born December 15, 1936).