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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, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was ...

Eddie Palmieri, one of the giants of Latin jazz, died Wednesday at 88. We revisit former host Deepa Fernandes’ conversation with Palmieri from 2022. He spoke about his life, his music and his mission.

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.

Eddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist and composer of Afro-Caribbean music, passed away on Wednesday.

Latin music legend Eddie Palmieri, whose innovative approach helped usher in a new era for jazz, salsa and Afro-Caribbean ...