Billboard included Eddie Palmieri among its featured “uplifting moments in Latin music,” highlighting the upcoming documentary Eddie Palmieri: Sweet Sweet Sugar. The article, published February 14, 2026, underscores the continued recognition of Palmieri’s contributions to Latin jazz, salsa, and global music culture.

According to Billboard, the documentary is currently in production and will focus on Palmieri’s life, artistic evolution, and cultural influence. Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Omar Acosta, the film explores Palmieri’s journey from Spanish Harlem and the Bronx to becoming one of the most influential figures in Latin music history.

The publication noted that Palmieri’s work helped revolutionize salsa and Latin jazz while amplifying the voices and cultural experiences of Puerto Rican communities in New York. His music is presented as both a reflection of his heritage and a force that helped shape Latin music’s global presence.

The documentary is being produced by David Kennedy and Nick Quested through Goldcrest Films, in co-production with Uprising Music NYC and in cooperation with the Eddie Palmieri Estate. Billboard reported that the production has full access to Palmieri’s music catalog, as well as previously unseen archival footage documenting his career and creative process.

Director Omar Acosta emphasized Palmieri’s role as a cultural innovator whose work captured a defining moment in New York’s musical and social history. The film aims to provide both a personal portrait and a broader cultural context for Palmieri’s influence on modern music.

Billboard’s coverage reflects the continued global interest in Palmieri’s legacy and highlights the documentary as a major upcoming project dedicated to preserving and sharing his story with future generations.

Source: Isabela Raygoza, “Latin Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri to Be Featured in Upcoming Documentary & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music,” Billboard, February 14, 2026.
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