Eddie Palmieri
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Pianists · 1936–2025

Eddie Palmieri

American musician

Born
15 December 1936
The Bronx
Died
6 August 2025
Hackensack
Country
United States
Active
1955–2025
Record labels
Fania Records, Ropeadope Records, Tico Records
Discography
39 albums

Biography

Eddie Palmieri was a jazz musician who played piano. Eddie Palmieri was born on 15 December 1936 in The Bronx and died on 6 August 2025 in Hackensack. The music is usually filed under Latin jazz and salsa. Record labels: Fania Records, Ropeadope Records and Tico Records. The discography here lists 39 albums, from “Echando pa'lante (Straight Ahead)” (1964) to “Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar” (2022). Honours include International Latin Music Hall of Fame (1999), Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) and NEA Jazz Masters.

Eduardo Palmieri (December 15, 1936 – August 6, 2025) was an American musician, bandleader, and composer of Puerto Rican heritage. He was the founder of the bands La Perfecta (1961), La Perfecta II (2002), and Harlem River Drive (1970).

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Echando pa'lante (Straight Ahead) 1964 · Tico Lo que traigo es sabroso 1964 · Alegre Records Azúcar pa' ti 1965 · Tico Mambo con conga is Mozambique 1966 · Tico Molasses 1967 · Tico Champagne 1968 · Tico Justicia 1969 · Tico Superimposition 1970 · Tico Vamonos pa'l monte 1971 · Tico Sentido 1973 · Mango Records NYC
Recorded Live at Sing Sing, Volume 2 1974 · Live
The Sun of Latin Music 1974 · Coco Records Unfinished Masterpiece 1975 · Coco Records Lucumi, Macumba, Voodoo 1978 · Epic Eddie Palmieri 1981 · Barbaro Timeless 1981 · Coco Records
Charlie & Eddie Palmieri En Colombia 1984 · Live
Palo pá rumba 1984 La verdad 1987 Sueño 1989 · intuition El Rey de las blancas y las negras 1991 · Globo Solito 1991 · Third Palmas 1994 · Elektra Nonesuch Arete 1995 Chocolate Ice Cream 1995 · Live Vortex 1996 · TropiJazz El rumbero del piano 1998 · RMM Records Live From Bronx 1999 · Live · RMM Records
Masterpiece / Obra maestra 2000
La Perfecta II 2002 · Concord Picante Ritmo caliente 2003 · Concord Picante Listen Here! 2005 · Concord Picante Sabiduría 2017 · Ropeadope Full Circle 2018 · Ropeadope Mi luz mayor 2018 · Ropeadope LLC
Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar 2022
At the University of Puerto Rico · Live Live at Sing Sing · Live Recorded Live at Sing Sing 1972, Vol. 2 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Eddie Palmieri is credited as a sideman

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Eddie Palmieri play?

Eddie Palmieri is known for playing piano.

When and where was Eddie Palmieri born?

Eddie Palmieri was born 15 December 1936 in The Bronx.

What are Eddie Palmieri's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Echando pa'lante (Straight Ahead) (1964), Lo que traigo es sabroso (1964), Azúcar pa' ti (1965), Mambo con conga is Mozambique (1966) and Molasses (1967).

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