When: May 5, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Where: S.O.B.'s
204 Varick Street at West Houston-West Village
212.243.4940
Price: $25
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The
Legend returns! On Wednesday, May 5th, S.O.B.’s presents
living Latin-Jazz legend, Eddie Palmieri for
a rare intimate live performance. Long-considered eternally
young Mr. Palmieri shows no signs of slowing down playing sold-out
shows all over the world and cementing his place in the pantheon
of Latin Kings. Mr. Palmieri has an indomitable spirit which
shines through his in music.

Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic
power and bold innovative drive, has a musical career that
spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz
orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr.
Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. He received his
first Grammy Award in 1975 for his release The Sun of Latin
Music, which is often considered the most historic, as it was
the first time Latin Music was recognized by the National Academy
of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS). He would win again
the following year for Unfinished Masterpiece, Palo Pa ‘ Rumba
in 1984, Solito in 1985 and La Verdad in 1987. He received
a Latin Grammy and a traditional Grammy for his 2000 release
with Tito Puente entitled Obra Maestra/Masterpiece, Listen
Here! in 2006 and Simpatico in 2007, a collaborative effort
with trumpet master Brian Lynch, for Best Latin Jazz Album