Eddie Palmieri

Nine-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri is widely regarded as an explosive, unpredictable lion of the keyboard. His gift for broken meters and chromatic passages led critics to dub him "The Latin [Thelonius] Monk." Since the 1960s, he has refreshed Latin dance music by introducing rock licks, urban poetry, and elements of tango, cumbia, waltz, and the folkloric musics of his beloved Puerto Rico. Whether working with his jazz octet or a full Latin dance band, Eddie's music gets audiences on their feet.
Presented in association with The King Arts Complex, this Caliente Series performance is made possible through the generous support of series sponsors David and Mo Meuse.