Louie Ramirez

Louie Ramirez was a boogaloo, salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, band leader and composer. He was born on February 29 , 1938 in New York City. He passed away on June 7, 1993. He co-wrote with Johnny Pacheco the 1961 hit, "El Güiro De Macorina." He has been called "the Quincy Jones of Salsa." [http://www.vinilemania.net/vlouieramirez.htm]

He made his professional debut with Joe Loco's band in 1956, replacing vibraphonist Pete Terrace. He made his own debut as a bandleader in 1963, with "Introducing Louie Ramirez" (Rmo Records). He subsequently recorded for Alegre, Fania, Atco, United Artists Records, Caiman and FNA. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:w9fpxqtgldfe~T2] [http://www.vinilemania.net/vlouieramirez.htm]

He partnered with Charlie Palmieri and Joe Cuba in 1965 to 1968. In the late 1970s he partnered with Tito Rodriguez. He became a staff producer at Fania in 1975. He appeared as a sideman or a production assistant on many recordings by other artists, such as Willie Colon in the 1970s. [http://www.vinilemania.net/vlouieramirez.htm]

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