Eddie Palmieri, a pioneering figure in rumba and Latin jazz, has died at the age of 88 due to an extended illness. His daughter Gabriela confirmed that he passed away at his home in New Jersey. Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy in 1975 for his album 'The Sun of Latin Music' and accumulated a total of eight Grammy awards throughout his career. He was born in New York's Spanish Harlem and was a prolific musician until his 80s, even performing online during the pandemic. His band, La Perfecta, innovatively included a trombone section.
Eddie Palmieri, an avant-garde musician who significantly influenced rumba and Latin jazz, passed away at age 88 due to an extended illness. His daughter confirmed his death.
Born in New York's Spanish Harlem in 1936, Palmieri began his musical journey playing the piano and timbales, eventually leading to a prolific career as a pianist and bandleader.
He became the first Latino artist to win a Grammy in 1975, receiving a total of eight awards throughout a career that spanned nearly 40 albums until his 80s.
La Perfecta, formed by Palmieri in 1961, was groundbreaking for incorporating a trombone section, contributing to its distinct sound within the Latin music scene.
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