Eddie Palmierithe New York New York pianist Puerto Rican died in New Jersey After a long disease.
Eddie PalmieriAmerican pianist and composer of Puerto Rican roots, died Wednesday to the 88 years In his residence of New Jersey, As confirmed by his daughter. Recognized as one of the founders of Latin Jazz, he merged Afro -Caribbean rhythms with jazz, Mambo and Chachachá, influencing generations of musicians.
Founder of the Orchestra The perfect In the sixties, Palmieri recorded key albums such as Let’s go for Monte and The Sun of Latin Music, this last awarded in 1976 With the first Grammy For a Latin music album. His innovative style incorporated trombones arrangements instead of trumpets and complex rhythmic structures that marked a new path in salsa.
For more than six decades of experience, he made more than 2,500 concerts in America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. He won ten awards Grammy and occupied a prominent role in LTo Recording Academywhere it promoted the recognition of Latin music on these awards.
