Charlie Palmieri
Jazzsalsa bandleaderLatin jazz keyboardsSpanish Harlem scene1950s-70s mambo and salsa
Charlie Palmieri, also known as "The Giant of the Keyboards" (November 21, 1927-September 12, 1988) born in New York City, was a renowned Bandleader and musical director of salsa music. He is the brother of Eddie Palmieri. Palmieri's parents emigrated to New York from Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1926 and settled down in Spanish Harlem, a Hispanic ghetto located in Manhattan. As a child, Palmieri, (who was born Carlos Manuel Palmieri), taught himself to play the piano by ear.
Influenced by: Tito Puente, Pérez Prado, Johnny Pacheco
- Active:
- 1950s-1988
- Scene:
- NYC/Spanish Harlem
52K listeners on Last.fmMore on Last.fm
Upcoming shows
0 showsNo upcoming shows in the DMV
We don't have any confirmed dates in the region right now. Follow this artist and we'll let you know when one's announced.