Portrait Of: Eddie Palmieri

Portrait Of: Eddie Palmieri

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Maria Hinojosa sits down the Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri. At 81, Palmieri is considered one the major forces behind the Latin jazz boom that hit New York City in the 1970s. His latest album is titled Sabiduría, which means wisdom. He imparts some of the stories and wisdom he’s gleaned from his long memorable career.