Charlie Palmieri

Pianist, bandleader, and musical director of Latin music, including Latin-Jazz, Salsa, and Charanga. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, and known as "The Giant of the Keyboards" or, in Spanish: "El Gigante Del Teclado", Charlie was one of the fundamental players in the evolution of Latin Jazz and Salsa. Big brother of Eddie Palmieri. (November 21, 1927-September 12, 1988).