All articles tagged with #latin jazz
Eddie Palmieri, a pioneering and experimental salsa pianist and bandleader known for blending various musical styles and expanding the genre's boundaries, has died at 88 after an extended illness. His influential career included groundbreaking albums, innovative arrangements, and a lasting impact on Latin music, earning him a Grammy and recognition as one of the genre's last giants from its golden era.
Eddie Palmieri, a pioneering and experimental salsa pianist and bandleader known for blending various musical styles and expanding the genre, has died at 88. His influential career included groundbreaking albums, innovative arrangements, and a lasting impact on Latin music, earning him a Grammy and recognition as a genre-defining artist.
Dave Lombardo, the drummer of Slayer, shares his top five non-metal drummers who influenced his style and direction. Lombardo's love for Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban music was established by his childhood memories. His top five picks include Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Chano Pozo, the drummers and percussionists of Irakere, and Buddy Rich.