For Eddie Palmieri, a Golden Anniversary and New CD

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published July 25, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

Host Steve Inskeep speaks with Jazz musician, Eddie Palmieri, about his new CD Listen Here! which celebrates Palmieri's 50 years as a professional musician.

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