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Eddie Palmieri's musical career spans 50 years as a bandleader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras. His discography includes more than 32 titles. He has been awarded Nine Grammys, including the first presentation in the Best Latin Album category for his 1975 release The Sun of Latin Music, and the following year for Unfinished Masterpiece. Palo Pa' Rumba won in 1984, Solito in 1985 and La Verdad in 1987. He received two Grammy's for his 2000 release with Tito Puente, Obra Maestra/Masterpiece, one from the traditional Grammy awards, and one from the Latin Grammy's...
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February 11, 2007 - Palmieri Wins 9th Grammy
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has awarded Eddie Palmieri's newest release, Simpatico, the 2007 Grammy in the "Best Latin Jazz Album" category. Simpatico is a collaboration with trumpet master Brian Lynch.

This is Eddie Palmieri's 9th Grammy in a career that spans over 50 years and was awarded on February 11, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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June 29, 2007 - JAZZ JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
The Jazz Journalists Association awards the 2007 Jazz Award for Latin Jazz Album of Year to Simpatico, the Brian Lynch and Eddie Palmieri Project.