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Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88

Eddie Palmieri, seen here performing in 2009 at the Theatre de la Mer in southeastern France.

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

(Image credit: Frans Schellekens/Redferns)

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