00:00Legendary Latin jazz pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri has passed away at the age of 88.
00:06Born in Spanish Harlem to Puerto Rican parents, Palmieri revolutionized Latin jazz and salsa with
00:12a career spanning over seven decades. He founded the influential band La Perfecta,
00:18reshaping salsa by blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with jazz, funk, and soul. Palmieri was the first
00:26Latino Grammy winner and received multiple awards for his innovative contributions to music.
00:32He leaves behind a rich legacy through his music, five children, and countless artists he inspired
00:37worldwide. Until his final days, Palmieri remained a vibrant force in Latin jazz, celebrated for his
00:45joyful artistry and groundbreaking style. Subscribe for more tributes and stories about music legends
00:52like Eddie Palmieri.
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