Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist and bandleader, passed away at 88 in his Hackensack, N.J. home after an extended illness. Multiple celebrities and organizations, including Fania Records, paid tribute to Palmieri's significant contributions to music. Fania Records described him as one of the most innovative artists in music history. Friends and colleagues, such as saxophonist David Sanchez, reminisced about their personal connections and the impact of Palmieri's music, which will continue to resonate with fans and musicians alike. Born to Puerto Rican parents in East Harlem, Palmieri was a pivotal figure in the salsa and Latin jazz scenes.
Fania Records mourns the loss of the legendary Eddie Palmieri, one of the most innovative and unique artists in music history.
Your being and your music will continue to live on in the hearts of many.
A sad day for music. One of the greatest of all time is gone, an innovator. The man who revolutionized salsa and Latin jazz.
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the States, died at 88.
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