Today, we start a new series on the Porto Rican musician Eddie Palmieri, the younger brother of Charlie (who was the subject of the past shows).
Eddie Palmieri was born in the Porto Rican part of Harlem in New York. Years later, the family moved to another Porto Rican neighbourhood, the South Bronx.
At first, Eddie wanted to play the timbales, but he didn’t like all that carrying around of the drums. His older brother Charlie had stimulated him to take piano lessons from a young age, and so the piano became his instrument in the end.
All the songs in this hour are played by Eddie Palmieri and his orchestra La Perfecta. Timbalero Manny Oquendo was an important member of this orchestra, and he was a great influence on not just Eddie but many New York musicians – teaching and playing Cuban music.
Playlist
1 Si Hecho Palante
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
2 Suave
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
3 Tu Tu Ta Ta
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
4 Mi Jeva
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
5 Sin Sabor Nada
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
6 Azucar
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
7 Cuidate Company
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
8 Los Cueros me Llaman
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
9 Oyelo que te Conviene
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
10 Mi Mambo Conga
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
11 Camagueyanos y Habaneros
Eddie Palmieri
