Eddie Palmieri, Lalo Rodriguez & Ismael Quintana - Gold 1973-1976 (1976)

American pianist, band leader and musician in the Latin genre, Eddie is best known for his Latin-Jazz approach that includes extended Jazz influenced solos over Latin rhythms. Born December 15, 1936, in New York City to Corsican and Puerto Rican parents, Eddie (along with his late brother Charlie) was one of the fundamental players in the evolution of Latin Jazz and Salsa.