Eddie Palmieri

Eddie Palmieri‚ known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive‚ has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles‚ Mr. Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. He received his first Grammy Award in 1975 for his release The Sun of Latin Music‚ which is often considered the most historic‚ as it was the first time Latin Music was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS). He would win again the following year for Unfinished Masterpiece‚ Palo Pa ‘ Rumba in 1984‚ Solito in 1985 and La Verdad in 1987. He received a Latin Grammy and a traditional Grammy for his 2000 release with Tito Puente entitled Obra Maestra / Masterpiece‚ Listen Here! in 2006 and Simpatico in 2007‚ a collaborative effort with trumpet master Brian Lynch‚ for Best Latin Jazz Album. Less…

Simpatico was also recognized by the Jazz Journalist Association as Best Latin Jazz Album that same year. In 1993 Mr. Palmieri was appointed to the board of governors of the New York chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences where he was instrumental in creating a new category for Latin Jazz in 1995. His album Palmas was among the nominees in this newly created category‚ and in 1996 he was nominated once again for his album Arete