In the Shadow of Motown

The story of American music is the story of jazz.

The little-known story of the jazz musicians who provided the backbone for the Motown sound.

– Ken McCarthy
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Charlie Palmieri

Ask the great pianist Eddie Palmieri who the greatest pianist was and he will tell you it was his brother Charlie.

There’s a good reason for that.

Charlie Palmieri con Machito!

Fireworks start at: 1:32

“Charlie Palmieri plays MARIA CERVANTES which is an inspiration of the BORICUA composer Noro Morales. In this video you will see some of the members of Machito Orchestra who provide the descarga music.”

We found this clip on the marvelous YouTube channel of Prof. Juan P.l Rivera

On his channel. a drive though Habana

– Ken McCarthy
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Report from Havana

To see the videos Ivor references in this conversation, go here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MbakaraEkoretonko

– Ken McCarthy
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