Palmieri, who was viewed as a pioneer of New York City's Latin jazz scene, passed away after "an extended illness." ...

The renowned pianist and composer won eight Grammy Awards and helped shape the sound of Latin jazz, salsa and rumba.

Eddie Palmieri, the percussive jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger, died on Aug. 6 at his home in Hackensack, N.J. He was 88.

Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.

Music legend Eddie Palmieri's funeral was held Wednesday afternoon on the Upper East Side.

New York City holds visitation for late Latin jazz icon Eddie Palmieri from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral ...

The jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader helped lay the foundations of salsa before expanding into rock, funk, and ...

Palmieri, who died Aug. 6, is credited with originating Latin jazz's trombone sound. He later successfully lobbied for a new Grammy category for Afro-Caribbean jazz. Originally broadcast in 1994.

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was ...

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