Eddie Palmieri, Latin Jazz Pioneer, Passes Away at 88

Eddie Palmieri, a legendary pianist, bandleader, and composer who helped shape Latin jazz and salsa music, has passed away at 88. A trailblazer in the New York salsa scene, he made history by winning the first Grammy in a Latin category.

Eddie Palmieri, a groundbreaking Latin jazz musician and multiple Grammy winner known for his innovative fusion of rumba and jazz, has passed away at the age of 88. His influential career spanned decades, leaving a lasting mark on music.