May 9, 2013
Palmieri plays the whole piano, and he's not shy about throwing an elbow or forearm to get the effect he needs. As a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, the piano original plays The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Eddie Palmieri has been a force for Latin jazz since the 1950s, when he hosted the legendary mambo shows at New York's Palladium Ballroom. His groups, including the renowned La Perfecta, revolutionized Latin music in the 1960s and '70s. His records number more than 30 as a leader, and he's won nine Grammy Awards. At 76, Palmieri is still a foremost ambassador for the music he loves.
Set List
"Crew" (Eddie Palmieri)
"You Dig" (Eddie Palmieri)
"Iraida"
"Palmas"
"Picadillo" (set 1) (Tito Puente)
http://www.npr.org/event/music/18264043 ... on-jazzset