VIVA EDY is a documentary directed by Carlos Ospina, which tells the story of jazz and salsa pianist Edy Martínez. The film is a breathtaking biography that will leave music lovers and enthusiasts speechless, revealing a man as brilliant as he is shy, who, despite living amidst the grandeur of Latin music, practices a joyful simplicity. The documentary travels to locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Colombia. It was made possible through a co-production with the support of Telepacífico, the regional public television channel of southwestern Colombia.

Carlos Ospina directs with great skill, empathizing with Martínez, whom he interviews and accompanies while recording music in Havana, Cuba. This is further enhanced by the inclusion of figures from Latin music who help explain the enduring significance of an artist like Edy Martínez. It's clear that Ospina navigates the world of salsa with ease, and that he understands the contradictions of life and the personal struggles of a creator like Martínez.

VIVA EDY demonstrates the importance of channeling public television resources into film production. It's clear that only with the administrative clarity of managers like Ricardo Bermúdez, in charge of Telepacífico, is it possible to combine the factors that transform television projects into quality films. This co-production leaves behind, for posterity, the story of a unique artist who shunned fame and fortune, preferring instead the pleasure of being the author and creator of some of the most important pieces of salsa music.