Eddie Palmieri @ Lincoln Center 8/25/00

What can I say, Eddie Palmieri playing AZUCAR on a Summer's night in NYC! How can you expect people to restrain themselves and remain in their seats and NOT DANCE? Well, you will hear the security staff from Lincoln Center booed resoundingly for trying. They failed. My little crew was hoping that Eddie P realized what was going on and not assume the boos were aimed at the band. The magic that is his music has an uncanny affect on folks as anyone who has seen him live can attest to. Que Viva Eddie Palmieri...Azucar!!!!!

Eddie Palmieri...up close

Some videos are harder to shoot then others. This one certainly tested my patience. I found myself in a Mosh Pit of paparazzi hell bent on getting their own shots. This will ceretainly be reflected in the video quality. I had to hold my ground to get what I got. It was worth the fight to hear Eddie P's vintage solo however and it is after all a labor of love. I don't have the exact date of the concert recorded. My guess is the late 90's.

Eddie's slow burn @ Lincoln Center

This is another offering from the Eddie Palmieri concert @ Lincoln Center. I had never heard Eddie play this particular tune before but what a crowd pleaser it turned out to be. The solos from the members of the band are SMOKING to say the least. Summer in NY...nothing like it! The tune is close to 14 minutes long so I had to present it in two parts.

Eddie's slow burn @ Lincoln Center pt.II

Eddie Palmieri @ Lincoln Center

It's Eddie! What else needs to be said?

Eddie Palmieri @ Lincoln Center 8/25/00

I had to fight off the crowd to get this video, so please forgive the motion. Whenever Eddie appears in NY you can be sure that it will be quite a scene. I mean we are talking 40+ years since I have been following his music and the man is still going strong! This was a special night as he shared the bill with the great Hugh Masakela. Those of you who are older fans will remember Ronnie Kuber the baritone sax player. Well surprise! Ronnie was on the gig.

Eddie Palmieri and Los Pleneros, Aaron Davis Hall

What can you say when two musical institutions join forces to create a new sound based on time honored traditions? On 7/30/99 one such meeting took place in the plaza in front of Aaron Davis Hall in NYs Harlem neighborhood. Eddie Palmieri's "La Perfecta II" and Los Pleneros de la 21 met to play some tunes they had recorded together on Palmieri's Rumbero Del Piano release. The fireworks that ensued swept up the crowd and a great time was had by all.

Eddie Palmieri @ the Latin Quarter 9/10/98

When I was 16 back in 19#$...Eddie Palmieri was the rave! We would follow the band around and dance the night away to the perfect sound of La Perfecta. One of Eddie's signature tunes, one that was sure to get everyone up on the floor was CAFE. Here we present the band playing that very tune at Eddie's CD release party at the Latin Quarter introducing El Rumbero Del Piano to the world. The tune still rocks after more then 30 years.

Eddie with the Tito Puente Orchestra

On Sept. 20, 2000 several months after Tito had passed away, Tito's Orchestra and Eddie Palmieri held a blow out concert at South Street Seaport. Here we see Sonny Bravo give up the piano to Eddie and a rare appearance by Eddie on timbal, which he can play quite well. The percussion section really rips this one.