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 New York, 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 further
innovation with Harlem River Dr...