Eddie Palmieri is an American Latin jazz pianist and bandleader who has recorded
almost 50 albums since his debut in 1962 with six placing on Billboard's Jazz
Albums Chart. He has performed around the world and his recordings have earned
him 14 Grammy Award nominations with eight wins. Born in The Bronx, New York, on
December 15, 1936, he followed in his older brother Charlie's footsteps in
forming Latin jazz bands such as La Perfecta and La Perfecta II. His bands were
notable for their unconventional front line, which featured trombones rather
than trumpets. He went on to furthe...