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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Eddie Palmieri, Grammy winner and pioneer of Latin jazz, passes away at 88
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. During his long career, Palmieri participated in concerts and recordings with the Fania All-Stars and Tico All-Stars.(AFP File Photo) Fania Records announced Palmieri's death Wednesday evening. Palmieri's daughter Gabriela told The New York Times that her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after 'an extended illness.' The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums. Palmieri was born in New York's Spanish Harlem on December 15, 1936, at a time when music was seen as a way out of the ghetto. He began studying the piano at an early age, like his famous brother Charlie Palmieri, but at age 13, he began playing timbales in his uncle's orchestra, overcome with a desire for the drums. He eventually abandoned the instrument and went back to the playing piano. 'I'm a frustrated percussionist, so I take it out on the piano,' the musician once said in his website biography. His first Grammy win came in 1975 for the album 'The Sun of Latin Music,' and he kept releasing music into his 80s, performing through the coronavirus pandemic via livestreams. In a 2011 interview with The Associated Press, when asked if he had anything important left to do, he responded with his usual humility and good humor: 'Learning to play the piano well. ... Being a piano player is one thing. Being a pianist is another.' Palmieri's early career and Grammy triumph Palmieri dabbled in tropical music as a pianist during the 1950s with the Eddie Forrester Orchestra. He later joined Johnny Seguí's band and Tito Rodríguez's before forming his own band in 1961, La Perfecta, alongside trombonist Barry Rogers and singer Ismael Quintana. La Perfecta was the first to feature a trombone section instead of trumpets, something rarely seen in Latin music. With its unique sound, the band quickly joined the ranks of Machito, Tito Rodríguez, and other Latin orchestras of the time. Palmieri produced several albums on the Alegre and Tico Records labels, including the 1971 classic 'Vámonos pa'l monte,' with his brother Charlie as guest organist. Charlie Palmieri died in 1988. Eddie's unconventional approach would surprise critics and fans again that year with the release of 'Harlem River Drive,' in which he fused Black and Latin styles to produce a sound that encompassed elements of salsa, funk, soul and jazz. Later, in 1974, he recorded 'The Sun of Latin Music' with a young Lalo Rodríguez. The album became the first Latin production to win a Grammy. The following year he recorded the album 'Eddie Palmieri & Friends in Concert, Live at the University of Puerto Rico,' considered by many fans to be a salsa gem. A global ambassador for Latin Jazz In the 1980s, he won two more Grammy Awards, for the albums 'Palo pa' rumba' (1984) and 'Solito' (1985). A few years later, he introduced the vocalist La India to the salsa world with the production 'Llegó La India vía Eddie Palmieri.' Palmieri released the album 'Masterpiece' in 2000, which teamed him with the legendary Tito Puente, who died that year. It was a hit with critics and won two Grammy Awards. The album was also chosen as the most outstanding production of the year by the National Foundation for Popular Culture of Puerto Rico. During his long career, he participated in concerts and recordings with the Fania All-Stars and Tico All-Stars, standing out as a composer, arranger, producer, and orchestra director. In 1988, the Smithsonian Institute recorded two of Palmieri's concerts for the catalog of the National Museum of American History in Washington. Yale University in 2002 awarded him the Chubb Fellowship Award, an award usually reserved for international heads of state, in recognition of his work in building communities through music. In 2005, he made his debut on National Public Radio as the host of the program 'Caliente,' which was carried by more than 160 radio stations nationwide. He worked with renowned musicians such as timbalero Nicky Marrero, bassist Israel 'Cachao' López, trumpeter Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros, trombonist Lewis Khan, and Puerto Rican bassist Bobby Valentín. In 2010, Palmieri said he felt a bit lonely musically due to the deaths of many of the rumberos with whom he enjoyed playing with. As a musical ambassador, he brought salsa and Latin jazz to places as far afield as North Africa, Australia, Asia and Europe, among others.
Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Time of India
The Walking Dead actress Kelley Mack passes away at the age of 33
Kelley Mack, an actress best known for her role on The Walking Dead, has passed away at the age of 33. According to her obituary, Mack died peacefully on August 2, surrounded by family, following a diagnosis of glioma of the central nervous system. Mack, born Kelley Klebenow in Cincinnati, Ohio, was remembered by loved ones through a post on her official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 5. The post featured a portrait of the actress alongside a message that read: 'It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go.' Mack gained recognition for portraying the character 'Addy' in Season 9 of The Walking Dead, the long-running AMC series that aired from 2010 to 2022. Over the course of her career, she accumulated 35 acting credits and five producing credits. In addition to her work in television, Mack appeared in commercials for brands such as Dr. Pepper, Ross, Dairy Queen, and Chick-fil-A. At the time of her passing, she was featured in a Rakuten commercial alongside her mother, Kristen. Mack also worked as a voice-over artist and notably served as a voice match for Hailee Steinfeld's character Gwen Stacy in the Academy Award-winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Mack graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2010 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in cinematography from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in 2014. Her interest in filmmaking and performance began in childhood after receiving a video camera as a birthday gift, leading to early roles in commercials. Her obituary described her as someone who 'cherished time with her family and friends, finding joy in collaboration and storytelling.' In her personal life, Mack enjoyed hiking, biking, playing piano, traveling, and pickleball. She is survived by her parents, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow; her siblings, Kathryn and Parker (also an actor); her grandparents, Lois and Larry; and her partner, Logan. Mack will appear posthumously in an upcoming Universal Pictures film, portraying a character named Ricky.
Economic Times
36 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Kelly Clarkson puts family first, pauses Vegas residency amid ex's health battle
Kelly Clarkson has postponed her Las Vegas residency shows. She cites her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's illness as the reason. Clarkson wants to be present for their children. The postponed shows are now rescheduled for July 2026. Fans can retain tickets or request refunds. Clarkson had earlier postponed shows due to vocal strain. She has described this year as emotionally taxing. Kelly Clarkson, seen here with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in 2020, has postponed her August Las Vegas residency shows, citing his illness and the need to support their two children Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Singer Kelly Clarkson is postponing the remainder of her Las Vegas residency shows this August, citing her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock 's illness and the need to be present for their two young a statement shared to Instagram Wednesday evening(August 6), the Grammy-winning performer said:'While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.' Clarkson , 43, shares daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remington Alexander, 8, with Blackstock, whom she divorced in 2022 after seven years of now-postponed shows are part of her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Originally set to run through August 16, the dates have now been rescheduled for July 2026, according to Ticketmaster listings and Clarkson's official website. Fans will have the option to retain their tickets or request a refund.A representative for Blackstock has not commented on the nature or severity of his announcement marks the second time Clarkson's residency has been disrupted this summer. In early July, she postponed two opening shows just hours before curtain time, citing vocal strain. 'I'm so sorry to cancel. I'm honestly so bummed,' she wrote at the the scenes, Clarkson has described this year as emotionally taxing. In a March 2024 appearance on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast, she made rare remarks about the complexities of co-parenting 'There's a lot that I keep in because co-parenting is fun,' she said with a hint of sarcasm. 'It's like, 'Oh, he couldn't come because this,' and I'm like, 'Okay, cool.' Do you think I just leave and sit in the park all day?'Earlier in 2024, Clarkson told People magazine that her divorce was 'extraordinarily hard,' and said her music became a lifeline. 'You feel alone,' she shared, referencing her 2023 album Chemistry. 'It's just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming.'While Clarkson has largely kept details of Blackstock's condition private, multiple outlets including People, EW, and report she's been quietly navigating a personal crisis while maintaining public duties, from hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show to live remaining dates of Clarkson's Las Vegas residency are scheduled to resume in November 2025.
