Salsa Meets Jazz: Eddie Palmieri
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Carlos Henriquez’s bi-monthly Salsa Meets Jazz series pays tribute to the late Eddie Palmieri, honoring the pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer known as “The Sun of Latin Music.” Bobby Allende leads and serves as music director on bongos, joined by Ruben Rodriguez on bass, Alex Pastrana on piano, vocalists Anthony Almonte and Willie Torres, trumpeters Manuel Ruiz and Nathaniel Williford, trombonists Jimmy Bosch and Xito Lovell, Carlos Padron on timbales, and Ito Arguinzoni on congas. Expect Palmieri’s salsa and Latin-jazz legacy in a set built around big rhythms and room for spontaneous solos.
Palmieri’s groundbreaking work revolutionized salsa and Latin jazz, pushing Latin music’s boundaries through sophisticated, complex jazz writing alongside Latin rhythms.
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.