
Charlie Palmieri, also known as "The Giant of the Keyboards" (November 21, 1927-September 12, 1988), was a renowned Bandleader and musical director of salsa music.
In 1943, when still only 16 years old and still in high school, he made his professional debut as a piano player for the Osario Selasie Band.
He graduated from High School in 1946, and immediately went to play for various bands. He made his recording debut with the song "Se Va La Rumba" as a member of the Rafael Muņiz Band.