Simpático (The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project album)

Simpático is a 2006 Latin jazz album by The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project. The album features trumpeter Brian Lynch and pianist Eddie Palmieri collaborating on a collection of original compositions and arrangements that blend straight-ahead jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The album explores complex harmonic and rhythmic structures, showcasing the virtuosity of both leaders and the ensemble. It won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album. The title, Simpático, refers to the Spanish word meaning "likeable" or "congenial," reflecting the collaborative and harmonious nature of the project and the musical rapport between Lynch and Palmieri.