Caliente Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri

It's Caliente! It's Hot! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us Latin Jazz! Where it's been! Where it's at!

For the first time in Eddie Palmieri's 50-year history as a musician he hosts four new hour-long programs.
The Eight-time GRAMMY® award winner hosts Caliente Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri and will share with us an insight into the world of jazz and Latin jazz through his music.

Latin jazz lovers new and old will enjoy great musicianship, collaboration and conversation provided with both humor and passion by Eddie and his special guest including Monty Alexander, David Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Brian Lynch, Joe Locke and Conrad Herwig. The musical selections include many of Palmieri's original compositions as well as standards like Tin Tin Deo and In Walked Bud!

Pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader Eddie Palmieri, who celebrated his 50th year as a professional musician in 2005, was the recipient of a 2006 Grammy in the Latin Jazz category for his 2005 release "Listen Here!" his eighth Grammy and first recording to include jazz standards. Although he has been heard often on public radio, this series will be Palmieri's first nationally distributed programming bearing his own name.

Born in Spanish Harlem in 1936, Palmieri began piano studies at an early age, as did his celebrated older brother, the late salsa legend and pianist Charlie Palmieri. For Latin New Yorkers of Eddie's generation, music was a vehicle out of the barrio. Possessed by a desire to play the drums, Palmieri joined his uncle's orchestra at age 13, where he played the timbales. Says Palmieri, "By 15, it was good-bye timbales and back to the piano until this day. I'm a frustrated percussionist, so I take it out on the piano."
Palmieri remains a powerhouse of brilliance and sound that has stirred audiences for 50 years, captivating and elevating the senses while taking listeners down paths of intensity to a place where there are no musical boundaries.

Monty Alexander:
Monty's birthplace of Kingston, Jamaica provided strong stimulus for his musical development. Besides becoming known as one of the top piano players to emerge from the Caribbean, Monty has also excelled in the straight-ahead jazz field, with influences ranging from Wynton Kelly and Art Tatum to Gene Harris and Ahmad Jamal. At the age of 14, Alexander had already studied classical music for ten years. At that point, he became interested in jazz. After he moved to New York in 1961, he continued a career playing in clubs and on recording sessions that he had begun in Jamaica, working with Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Ernestine Anderson, Ray Brown and many others. His most recent release is a tribute to Bob Marley, his second such salute to the reggae legend. Equally at home in all styles of jazz and popular music, Monty enjoys worldwide acclaim. -
montyalexander.com

David Sanchez:
Tenor Saxophone. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, David attended the renowned Escuela Libre de Musica, where he began his classical studies before turning to jazz. He began touring with Eddie Palmieri in the 1980's. With influences ranging from John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon to Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, David has carved out his own recognizable, highly rhythmic sound on tenor. His release of 2005, Coral, won the Latin Grammy. David's interest in the combining of classical music, both in orchestral and string ensembles, has extended his visibility beyond the fields of jazz and Latin jazz. His workshops and master classes at the Peabody Conservatory, the University of Indiana, Georgia State and other institutions are in great demand by students of all backgrounds. -
davidsanchezmusic.com

Joe Locke:
Joe began performing and recording with some of the legends of jazz while he was still in high school, is multi-talented on the vibes and marimba. His many contributions in the fields of jazz, Latin jazz and world music performance and recordings are well known world-wide, with over 20 CDs released under his own name. His recent tribute album to the music of Henry Mancini, "Moment to Moment," won instant critical acclaim. He is also a bandleader and prolific composer. His participation on the session for Caliente! Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri, showcases the piano/vibes sound pioneered by Eddie Cano, George Shearing and others, and featured in the Eddie Palmieri/Cal Tjader collaboration of 1966, El Sonido Nuevo. - joelocke.com

Brian Lynch:
Trumpeter extraordinaire, Brian has been performing with Eddie for over fifteen years. A jazz and Latin jazz bandleader in his own right, Brian has recorded numerous records under his own name and as a sideman. Brian cites his experience with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as a formative experience, both personally and artistically. In 2005, he launched the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Project, with the CD they made together scheduled for release in July of 2006. Lynch refers to Eddie Palmieri as his other large influence, both musically and in the area of becoming a jazz bandleader. Brian's time is more and more dedicated to the field of music education, with residencies and workshops at Stanford, North Texas University, Dartmouth and other institutions. -
brianlynchjazz.com

Conrad Herwig:
Called by Eddie Palmieri "The best trombonist on the planet," Conrad began his professional career in 1980 with the Clark Terry Big Band. His music, both in the large band context and with small groups, both as a leader and a sideman, has brought him work performing and recording with the likes of Mario Bauza, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Danilo Perez and Max Roach, to name just a few. Conrad has recorded 16 albums as a leader, with the Grammy-nominated pair of recordings, "Another Kind of Blue - the Latin Side of Miles Davis," and "The Latin Side of John Coltrane" receiving both critical and popular success. He is also a prominent jazz educator, currently on the faculty of the School of Music at Rutgers University. -
conradherwig.com

Giovanni Hidalgo:
Widely considered as the top conga drum player in the world, Giovanni was introduced to the instrument by his father, a professional conguero with one of Puerto Rico's all-time great Salsa orchestras, the Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz band. By featuring the conga as a solo instrument, he has extended its range and worldwide popularity. His interests in drums, their history as an instrument of communication beginning in Africa and the current evolution of drumming, have made him quite visible in the music world. By his teaching at the Berkley College of Music in Boston and other institutions, he has focused on the similarities and the differences between percussion in places as far apart as Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the US, both in the jazz and folkloric veins. He currently leads a large Latin jazz band, with a new recording scheduled for 2006. -
congahead.com

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"The Melodic Eddie" Special Guest: saxophonist David Sanchez Highlights: Many years ago, Eddie discovered a precocious tenor saxophonist in Puerto Rico. That player, David Sanchez, became part of the Palmieri orchestra at a young age. Now they come back together as fellow bandleaders and Grammy Award winners. David shows an appreciation for Mr. Palmieri's melodic side, expressed by his desire to play "Adoración." Show highlights include a moving duo version of the Palmieri standard "Puerto Rico" and a relaxed full-band workout on the Chano Pozo/DizzyGillespie classic Latin Jazz composition "Tin Tin Deo." Listen Now: Low Bandwidth // High Bandwidth The musical selections in order: Montuno Para KUVO (4:34) Iraida (7:00) Adoracion (6:02) Tin Tin Deo (6:51) Puerto Rico (9:00) EP Blues (6:33) Personnel: Eddie Palmieri, piano; David Sanchez, tenor saxophone; Giovanni Hidalgo, congas; Jose Clausell, timbales; Joe Santiago, bass; and Brian Lynch, trumpet on "EP Blues." All compositions by Eddie Palmieri, except for "Tin Tin Deo," written by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Gil Fuller. Recorded at The KUVO Performance Studio-Denver, April 2, 2006. ________________________________________ "The Original Rhythms" Special Guest: on congas Giovanni Hidalgo & trumpeter Brian Lynch Highlights: Both of these guests, Palmieri orchestra stalwarts over the years, are Latin jazz recording artists and bandleaders in their own right. Both bring these perspectives to the conversations with Eddie. The multi-talented Lynch speaks of his immersion into Afro-Caribbean Jazz while playing with Eddie's band for the past 15 years. The two duo on the melodic "Doña Tere." Giovanni, widely considered to be the most formidable and musical conga master of his generation, thinks of his drum as a piano. In his more than 50-year career as a musician, Eddie Palmieri has often spoken of using the piano as a percussion instrument. The sparks fly as the two perform a duo version of "Gio's Blues," then roar into an ensemble take on "Picadillo." Listen Now: Low Bandwidth // High Bandwidth The musical selections in order: Slowvisor (6:45) Gio's Blues (8:20) Picadillo (5:55) Bolero Dos (6:04) Dona Tere (6:00) La Libertad (6:44) Personnel: Eddie Palmieri, piano; Brian Lynch, trumpet; Giovanni Hidalgo, congas; Joe Santiago, bass; Jose Clausell, timbales, percussion; Jose Madera, bongo, percussion. All compositions by Eddie Palmieri except for Picadillo, written by Tito Puente. Recorded at The KUVO Performance Studio-Denver, April 3, 2006 ________________________________________ "Caribbean Unity - It's About the Riddim" Special Guest: pianist Monty Alexander Highlights: While the two pianists originate from opposite sides of the Caribbean, a dedication to rhythm and the feeling of jazz unites them. In this first-ever meeting between the two artists, their mutually sympathetic vibrations combine for some stunning music. The striking Palmieri composition "La Gitana" (The Gypsy) provides a unique forum for the exchange of musical ideas and performance. Other highlights include the always-delightful Thelonious Monk composition "In Walked Bud" and some entertaining, informative conversation between Monty and Eddie. Listen Now: Low Bandwidth The musical selections in order: Listen Here (4:04) Bianco's Waltz (10:40) Definitely In (4:27 In Walked Bud (3:44) Jamento (4:34) La Gitana (7:55) Personnel: Eddie Palmieri, piano; Monty Alexander, piano; Craig Handy, alto & soprano saxophone; Robby Ameen, drums; Ed Cherry, guitar; Joe Santiago, bass; "Little Johnny" Rivero, congas. All compositions by Eddie Palmieri except for: "Listen Here!" by Eddie Harris; "In Walked Bud" by Thelonious Monk; "Jamento" by Monty Alexander. Recorded at Manhattan Beach Studios, New York, June 20. 2006 ________________________________________ "El Sonido Nuevo Revisited" Special Guest: vibraphonist Joe Locke & trombonist Conrad Herwig Highlights: Forty years ago, the jazz world was rocked by the LP "El Sonido Nuevo," a collaboration between the late vibraphonist Cal Tjader and Eddie Palmieri, with Eddie's "La Perfecta" orchestra, also known at the time as the "Band of Roaring Elephants," featuring the unique trombone styling of the late Barry Rogers. Now Eddie and his guests re-visit the landmark 1966 album. "Guarija en Azul" features a rousing solo by Joe Locke on marimba. The full force of the trombone section led by Conrad Herwig is especially evident on "El Sonido Nuevo." Listen Now: Low Bandwidth // High Bandwidth The musical selections in order: Ritmo Uni (6:13) Resemblance (4:29) Cosas del Alma (7:17) Guajira en Azul (5:36) Lisa (5:15) El Sonido Nuevo (8:35) Personnel: Eddie Palmieri, piano; Joe Locke, vibraphone, marimba; Conrad Herwig, trombone; Jose Santiago, bass; Jose Clausell, timbales; Little Johnny Rivero, congas; Joe Fiedler, trombone; David Miller, trombone. "El Sonido Nuevo" and "Guajira en Azul" by Eddie Palmieri/Cal Tjader. "Ritmo Uni" by Eddie Palmieri/Jose Rodriguez. "Cosas del Alma" by R. R. "Resemblance" and "Lisa" by Eddie Palmieri. Recorded at Manhattan Beach Studios, New York, June 23, 2006. p Back to the top	It's Caliente! It's Hot! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us Latin Jazz! Where it's been! Where it's at! Caliente Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri - click here for program info - For the first time in Eddie Palmieri's 50-year history as a musician he hosts four new hour-long programs. The Eight-time GRAMMY® award winner hosts Caliente Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri and will share with us an insight into the world of jazz and Latin jazz through his music. Latin jazz lovers new and old will enjoy great musicianship, collaboration and conversation provided with both humor and passion by Eddie and his special guest including Monty Alexander, David Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Brian Lynch, Joe Locke and Conrad Herwig. The musical selections include many of Palmieri's original compositions as well as standards like Tin Tin Deo and In Walked Bud! Pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader Eddie Palmieri, who celebrated his 50th year as a professional musician in 2005, was the recipient of a 2006 Grammy in the Latin Jazz category for his 2005 release "Listen Here!" his eighth Grammy and first recording to include jazz standards. Although he has been heard often on public radio, this series will be Palmieri's first nationally distributed programming bearing his own name. Born in Spanish Harlem in 1936, Palmieri began piano studies at an early age, as did his celebrated older brother, the late salsa legend and pianist Charlie Palmieri. For Latin New Yorkers of Eddie's generation, music was a vehicle out of the barrio. Possessed by a desire to play the drums, Palmieri joined his uncle's orchestra at age 13, where he played the timbales. Says Palmieri, "By 15, it was good-bye timbales and back to the piano until this day. I'm a frustrated percussionist, so I take it out on the piano." Palmieri remains a powerhouse of brilliance and sound that has stirred audiences for 50 years, captivating and elevating the senses while taking listeners down paths of intensity to a place where there are no musical boundaries. Monty Alexander: Monty's birthplace of Kingston, Jamaica provided strong stimulus for his musical development. Besides becoming known as one of the top piano players to emerge from the Caribbean, Monty has also excelled in the straight-ahead jazz field, with influences ranging from Wynton Kelly and Art Tatum to Gene Harris and Ahmad Jamal. At the age of 14, Alexander had already studied classical music for ten years. At that point, he became interested in jazz. After he moved to New York in 1961, he continued a career playing in clubs and on recording sessions that he had begun in Jamaica, working with Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Ernestine Anderson, Ray Brown and many others. His most recent release is a tribute to Bob Marley, his second such salute to the reggae legend. Equally at home in all styles of jazz and popular music, Monty enjoys worldwide acclaim. - montyalexander.com ________________________________________ David Sanchez: Tenor Saxophone. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, David attended the renowned Escuela Libre de Musica, where he began his classical studies before turning to jazz. He began touring with Eddie Palmieri in the 1980's. With influences ranging from John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon to Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, David has carved out his own recognizable, highly rhythmic sound on tenor. His release of 2005, Coral, won the Latin Grammy. David's interest in the combining of classical music, both in orchestral and string ensembles, has extended his visibility beyond the fields of jazz and Latin jazz. His workshops and master classes at the Peabody Conservatory, the University of Indiana, Georgia State and other institutions are in great demand by students of all backgrounds. - davidsanchezmusic.com ________________________________________ Joe Locke: Joe began performing and recording with some of the legends of jazz while he was still in high school, is multi-talented on the vibes and marimba. His many contributions in the fields of jazz, Latin jazz and world music performance and recordings are well known world-wide, with over 20 CDs released under his own name. His recent tribute album to the music of Henry Mancini, "Moment to Moment," won instant critical acclaim. He is also a bandleader and prolific composer. His participation on the session for Caliente! Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri, showcases the piano/vibes sound pioneered by Eddie Cano, George Shearing and others, and featured in the Eddie Palmieri/Cal Tjader collaboration of 1966, El Sonido Nuevo. - joelocke.com ________________________________________ Brian Lynch: Trumpeter extraordinaire, Brian has been performing with Eddie for over fifteen years. A jazz and Latin jazz bandleader in his own right, Brian has recorded numerous records under his own name and as a sideman. Brian cites his experience with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as a formative experience, both personally and artistically. In 2005, he launched the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Project, with the CD they made together scheduled for release in July of 2006. Lynch refers to Eddie Palmieri as his other large influence, both musically and in the area of becoming a jazz bandleader. Brian's time is more and more dedicated to the field of music education, with residencies and workshops at Stanford, North Texas University, Dartmouth and other institutions. - brianlynchjazz.com ________________________________________ Conrad Herwig: Called by Eddie Palmieri "The best trombonist on the planet," Conrad began his professional career in 1980 with the Clark Terry Big Band. His music, both in the large band context and with small groups, both as a leader and a sideman, has brought him work performing and recording with the likes of Mario Bauza, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Danilo Perez and Max Roach, to name just a few. Conrad has recorded 16 albums as a leader, with the Grammy-nominated pair of recordings, "Another Kind of Blue - the Latin Side of Miles Davis," and "The Latin Side of John Coltrane" receiving both critical and popular success. He is also a prominent jazz educator, currently on the faculty of the School of Music at Rutgers University. - conradherwig.com ________________________________________ Giovanni Hidalgo: Widely considered as the top conga drum player in the world, Giovanni was introduced to the instrument by his father, a professional conguero with one of Puerto Rico's all-time great Salsa orchestras, the Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz band. By featuring the conga as a solo instrument, he has extended its range and worldwide popularity. His interests in drums, their history as an instrument of communication beginning in Africa and the current evolution of drumming, have made him quite visible in the music world. By his teaching at the Berkley College of Music in Boston and other institutions, he has focused on the similarities and the differences between percussion in places as far apart as Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the US, both in the jazz and folkloric veins. He currently leads a large Latin jazz band, with a new recording scheduled for 2006. - congahead.com ________________________________________ ________________________________________ p p p