About this episode
Legendary pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri died this month at his home in Hackensack. He was 88. Palmieri was celebrated for his innovations in jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as using his music to speak out against injustice. Ed Morales is an author and journalist who recently wrote the article, " Eddie Palmieri’s 13 Essential Songs and Albums ," in The New York Times . Morales takes us on a journey through Palmieri's music and listeners share their favorite songs.