Latin music star Eddie Palmieri has died at the age of 88 : NPR | NYGazet

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88 toggle caption Frans Schellekens/Redferns/Getty Images Bandleader and pianist Eddie Palmieri, whose pounding rhythms forged a new style for Latin music, died Wednesday at the age of 88.... [3140 chars]