Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz February 18, 2011

The prophet of Latin jazz, nine-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri blazes his own distinctive musical path around the world. A powerhouse innovator, this pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, producer and pioneer of contemporary salsa revolutionized Latin music with his infectious sound. With 36 albums to his name and more than 50 years as a bandleader, his restless, instinctive playing is rooted in Cuban music and influenced by jazz luminaries such as Art Tatum, Bobby Timmons, Bill Evans, Horace Silver, Bud Powell and McCoy Tyner. For more information, please visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org or call 919-843-3333.

This performance is part of the 34th annual Carolina Jazz Festival.

“…consistently innovative…”
- Boston Globe

Official Website: http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/performances/event.aspx?id=811b0b2b-15a1-4295-b6be-b5215f8ea48a&pcode=945