Grammy-winning Latin music trailblazer Eddie Palmieri died on Wednesday, Aug. 6 after "an extended illness," his daughter Gabriela Palmieri confirmed to 'The New York Times' the same day. He was 88.

Eddie Palmieri, the renowned pianist and Latin music pioneer who founded groups like La Perfecta and Harlem River Drive, has died at 88.

Palmieri, who was viewed as a pioneer of New York City's Latin jazz scene, passed away after "an extended illness."