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Eddie Benitez

Born: November 12, 1962

Eddie Benitez was born in Puerto Rico and spent his early years in Europe where his father’s work had brought the family. Eddie’s family returned to the U.S. in the late 60s and settled in Brooklyn, New York., setting the stage for the start of Eddie’s extraordinary musical career. He formed his first band at 12 and began playing and winning Battles of the Band in Brooklyn. That got him noticed and signed with the premier Latin Jazz label, Fania Records.

In the summer of 1976 Eddie was launched onto the world stage with his debut concert at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 fans as part of the Fania All Stars. He was just 14 years old. His first album Nightlife, was released that same year and promptly went gold. Another gold record followed with his second release, Essence of Life. Eddie was 15 years old with two gold records, winning recognition as an astonishing young talent.

Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez

April 18, 2010

Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez, the autobiography of legendary guitarist Eddie Benitez, is now out on Kindle Books at Amazon.com. Angels on My Stage is a memoir with a mission: It is the extraordinary life story of a celebrated recording artist—Eddie Benitez. But it is much more than a typical celebrity ...

Visions of Angels

By Eddie Benitez

Label: Nugroove Records
Released: 2009

Eddie Benitez: Visions of Angels

September 23, 2009

By MaryEllen O'Brien An interview with renowned World Music/New Age Jazz guitarist Eddie Benitez is never a one track conversation. Like the many intriguing tracks on his new CD, Visions of Angelss, a conversation will take off in many directions, always with passionate views and, well, the company of angels if we are to take Eddie ...

In the studio with Eddie Benitez & angels: New CD, psychics on MJ's spirit and blasphemy in Ireland

July 27, 2009

An interview with renowned World Music/New Age Jazz guitarist Eddie Benitez is never a one track conversation. Like the many intriguing tracks on his new cd, Visions of Angels, a conversation will take off in many directions, always with passionate views and, well, the company of angels if we are to take Eddie at his word. ...

Essence Of Life

By Eddie Benitez

Label: Repertoire Records
Released: 1977