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Also Known As Eduardo Palmieri
Born December 15, 1936 • New York City • New York
Died August 6, 2025 (aged 88) • Hackensack • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1985) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1976) • Grammy Award (1975) • Grammy Award (1974)
Notable Works “Harlem River Drive”

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