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Eddie Benitez

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.

In 1983, Eddie signed with the innovative label, Island Records. He has performed with legendary stars such as Barry White, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and many others, throughout his career.

Brilliance, Illness & Miracles followed: Though Eddie’s star rose early and quickly, in 1985, the unthinkable happened; his performing career ground to a sudden halt when at the age of 23 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The diagnosis was grim as the cancer was late stage when finally diagnosed. Then Eddie experienced a miraculous and complete healing from the cancer. His recovery baffled the medical community, but Eddie himself is clear that it was a divine healing that occurred during a spiritual vision. This experience transformed Eddie’s life, and afterwards he took time off to reflect on life and spirituality.

Eddie later gradually returned to the music world and wrote music over the years for many dance acts in the mid-80s through the early 90s. Ultimately he returned to writing and performing his own music. With the 2008 release of “Lovers Never Say Goodbye” Eddie began enjoying the acclaim of a whole new generation of fans in addition to his long-time, loyal audience around the globe.

2009 brought a New Era for Eddie Benitez’s music, as “Visions of Angels” was released with NuGroove Records.

Rumors continue to swell that when Eddie performs live, angels are seen on stage by many in the audience. Fantasy or true? Eddie has always insisted his music is directly inspired by angelic communications. He invites fans and skeptics to find out for themselves by listening by coming to a show, or even by just listening to his music with an open mind and heart.

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Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez

Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez

Source: Michael Ricci

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 memoir; it is a book filled with stories and events that go far beyond the music industry and a guitarist's memorable life filled with ...

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Eddie Benitez: Visions of Angels

Eddie Benitez: Visions of Angels

Source: Michael Ricci

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 at his word. I was invited to interview Eddie at HGI Studios in Phoenix during the making of Visions of Angels, released on September ...

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

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

Source: Michael Ricci

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. I was invited to interview Eddie at HGI Studios in Phoenix during the making of Visions of Angels, to be released September 1st on ...

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Visions of Angels

Nugroove Records
2009

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Essence Of Life

Repertoire Records
1977

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