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
Lo que traigo es sabroso 1964
Azúcar pa' ti 1965
Mambo con conga is Mozambique 1966
Molasses 1967
Champagne 1968
Justicia 1969
Superimposition 1970
Vamonos pa'l monte 1971
Sentido 1973
Recorded Live at Sing Sing, Volume 2 1974 · Live
The Sun of Latin Music 1974
Unfinished Masterpiece 1975
Lucumi, Macumba, Voodoo 1978
Eddie Palmieri 1981
Timeless 1981
Charlie & Eddie Palmieri En Colombia 1984 · Live
Palo pá rumba 1984
La verdad 1987
Sueño 1989
El Rey de las blancas y las negras 1991
Solito 1991
Palmas 1994
Arete 1995
Chocolate Ice Cream 1995 · Live
Vortex 1996
El rumbero del piano 1998
Live From Bronx 1999 · Live
Masterpiece / Obra maestra 2000
La Perfecta II 2002
Ritmo caliente 2003
Listen Here! 2005
Sabiduría 2017
Full Circle 2018
Mi luz mayor 2018
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

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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