Palmieri, who was viewed as a pioneer of New York City's Latin jazz scene, passed away after "an extended illness." ...

Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.

Eddie Palmieri, the percussive jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger, died on Aug. 6 at his home in Hackensack, N.J. He was 88.

The jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader helped lay the foundations of salsa before expanding into rock, funk, and ...

Music legend Eddie Palmieri's funeral was held Wednesday afternoon on the Upper East Side.

The pianist, composer and band leader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award. Crime sparks state of emergency in New Mexico: What we know Why a Serious "Alert" Has Been Issued at Princess Kate and ...

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.

New York City holds visitation for late Latin jazz icon Eddie Palmieri from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral ...

Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the ...

SPECIAL: Global Village remembers Latin jazz giant Eddie Palmieri who passed away on August 6, 2025. In this special ...

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