Nine-Time Grammy Award Winner
EDDIE PALMIERI
Celebrates the Release of his Official
50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY DVD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2011
Eddie Palmieri is one of the most exciting and renowned Latin pianists and leader of both Latin Jazz and Salsa Orchestras. He will be releasing his first official DVD on Tuesday, August 16th, entitled "Eddie Palmieri 50th Year Anniversary DVD."
The DVD captures a unique live performance filmed at the Bushnell Memorial Theater in Hartford, CT. Mr. Palmieri and his Salsa Orchestra perform many of his greatest hits on this anticipated DVD, a portion of the proceeds from Mr. Palmieri’s DVD will be contributed to the Hispanic Professional Network’s arts and culture fund. The DVD also features an intimate interview of Mr. Palmieri where he shares his life story with poignant reflections, along with his creative inspirations for songwriting. The legendary nine-time Grammy award winner is a groundbreaking composer and arranger who has carved a signature musical style that is unequivocal in its inventive and at times, avant-garde approach. As such he has consistently challenged the boundaries of both Salsa and Latin Jazz.
Mr. Palmieri, a venerated Puerto Rican icon, will be promoting and celebrating this release at Best Buy located at One Union Square South (Corner of 14th Street and 4th Avenue), in New York City. The first 200 people to buy the Eddie Palmieri 50th Anniversary DVD will receive a wristband which will guarantee admission to the DVD signing at Best Buy where Erica Gonzalez, the Executive Editor of El Diario/La Prensa, will moderate a Q&A. This special event will be taped and streamed live on BestBuy.com.
LIVE @ BEST BUY
EDDIE PALMIERI IN-STORE Q&A SESSION
& AUTOGRAPH SIGNING
Tuesday, August 16th
Doors Open at 5:00pm
Where: Best Buy Union Square – 1 Union Square South, at the 14th St & 4th Ave
Hosted by: Erica Gonzalez (Executive Editor, El Diario/La Prensa)
Retail Price: $24.99
Sponsored by El Diario/La Prensa (www.impre.com/eldiariony) & The Copacabana (www.copacabanany.com)
This is a ULM LLC & Global Rhythm Group produced event.
Later that evening, the Publisher and CEO of El Diario/La Prensa, Rosanna Rosado, will host the official DVD release party at the newly reopened Copacabana nightclub located at 268 West 48th Street, where Mr. Palmieri will perform with his Orchestra. This extraordinary evening will also benefit the EXODUS program, an East Harlem project that assists ex-offenders readjust to the demands and challenges of every day society.
EDDIE PALMIERI LIVE PERFORMANCE
WITH HIS SALSA ORCHESTRA
Tuesday, August 16th
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Where: The Copacabana – 268 West 47th Street, at 8th Avenue
Hosted by: Rossana Rosado (CEO/Publisher, El Diario/La Prensa)
LIVE Remote from La Mega 97.9FM from 7PM to 9PM
General Admission: $20
Dress Code Strictly Enforced. No Jeans, No Sneakers.
Sponsored by El Diario/La Prensa (www.impre.com/eldiariony) & Best Buy (www.bestbuy.com)
This is a ULM LLC & Global Rhythm Group produced event.
