Video Song: "La Malanga" - Eddie Palmieri
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Hey Guys,
We went to DC, on Sunday, June 12th to see Mr. Palmieri receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the DC Jazz Festival! He was actually the FIRST LATINO to be honored with this award (saxophonist Jimmy Heath was also a recipient that day). Shortly after Mr. Palmieri did what he does best...he played at the National Mall with his 11-piece All-Star Orchestra. What a performance it was! He had everyone dancing...definitely giving the DCJF some spice ;)
After the performance we went back to the hotel, hung out with our LS (linesister) Arlene, who actually has a cool blog as well (APMcGheeReact.blogspot.com). Then we linked back up with the crew/band for some cocktails! Some of the band members were telling us about the night before in LA for the Playboy Jazz Festival, where Bill Cosby, Jamie Fox and Christina Millian were in attendance!
The next day was the press conference, It didn't go as well as planned but we got great footage of Eddie talking about an issue that's affecting todays musicians. The elimination of 31 categories, for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. One of the categories is Latin Jazz. This has raised many eyebrows and disappointed numerous musicians, especially former recipients/nominees. The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) announced the cut of categories earlier this year. This decision caused protests nationally and internationally. Latin Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, Hawaiian, Polka, Traditional World and certain Gospel, Blues, R&B, and Mexican categories, among others have all been unceremoniously terminated (so sad). Eddie Palmieri being the originator of Latin Jazz, took this to heart. He and other artists are trying to make a change. Log on to Grammy Watch to be part of the petition to save todays music! Eddie is actually spearheading this petition to reinstate the Latin Jazz category. Its not right to have all these forms of Jazz in just one category. They all have such distinctive sounds that the originators worked so hard to create. If you feel that this is wrong, state your comments here or go to Grammy Watch...and speak up!Shoutout to Jorge, Scarlett (videographer) and Delisha!! #RoadtripDC!
Song of the Week: "Muneca" - Eddie Palmieri
xo, Samantha
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What's Up!
As mentioned earlier this week, we were in Washington, DC for 2 day (Sunday-Monday) working with one of our clients, Eddie Palmieri.So for those of you who have no idea who I'm talking about, shame shame on you...prepared to be schooled.
Eddie Palmieri is legendary...in every sense of the word. Mr. Palmieri is a one of the most renowned Latin Jazz pianists of our time. His charismatic power and bold, innovative drive as a composer/arranger, pianist and bandleader has led him on a distinctive musical career that spans over 50 years...and he hasn't stop yet! With a discography that includes 36 recordings, Palmieri has received nine Grammy Awards. His first was in 1975, for The Sun of Latin Music, which is widely considered the the most historic, as it was the first time Latin music was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).
La Perfecta was unique in that it featured a trombone section in place of trumpets, something that has been rarely done in Latin music. With his Eddie Palmieri and La Perfecta's infectious sound, he soon joined ranks with the esteemed Machito, Tito Rodriguez and other major Latin orchestras...but his unconventional style is what set him part in the 1970 release of Harlem River Drive. This recording was a first, in that it fused black and Latin styles (and musicians), resulting in a free-form sound that encompassed elements of salsa, funk, soul and jazz.
Still no clue?...Then I'm sure you've heard of a song called "Vamanos Pa'l Monte." (Yea, that's him!!)
The following day, we were present with Eddie Palmieri while he went through a round of interviews discussing the DCJF Lifestime Achievement Award and the current NARAS situation.
Following the interviews, we sadly packed up and headed back home. We definitely had a great time though and are truly looking forward to continue our work with Eddie Palmieri.Thanks for catching up...now put on those Salsa shoes and go out and dance!
Song of the Week: "Cafe" - Eddie Palmieri
xo, Jessica
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