"Eddie Palmieri, famed Latin jazz musician, passed away at 88. Known for pioneering the Latin jazz scene, he won ten Grammy Awards and produced over 30 albums."
"Born in Spanish Harlem to Puerto Rican parents, Palmieri joined his uncle's orchestra at 13, leading to a distinguished career in music and a legacy as a percussionist."
Eddie Palmieri, the iconic Latin jazz musician, died at the age of 88 after suffering from an extended illness. His daughter revealed he passed away at his New Jersey home. Palmieri was a trailblazer in the Latin jazz genre, winning ten Grammy Awards over his career and producing more than 30 albums. He began playing the piano in childhood and later joined his uncle's orchestra. In the 1960s, he formed his band, La Perfecta, creating a distinctive sound by incorporating trombones and blending jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
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