CHARLIE PALMIERI (PIANIST)
Charlie and his brother Eddie
Palmieri formed a dynasty that left an invaluable impression on contemporary
music.
Born in Manhattan to Puerto Rican parents and influenced by their roots, the
brothers knew how to capture the most representative and traditional elements of
their heritage in their music.
Charlie –nicknamed the “Gigante de las blancas y las negras” (“The King of the
Ivories”) because of his dexterity on the piano– also gained fame as an arranger
and orchestra director, having directed such consecrated figures as Noro Morales,
Xavier Cugat, and Maestro
Tito Puente, among others.
He experimented with several musical styles, but preferred jazz, salsa, and
anything tropical: the pachanga, son, montuno, mambo, bolero, and guajira. His
versatility enriched and enlivened the popular music scene.
Recognized as a pioneer of salsa music, he left the legacy of his discography,
which contains more than 16 albums that were validated by resounding hits and
countless awards.
His brilliant career sadly ended with his death on September 12, 1988. He was
72.
source:
www.faniarecords.com