Louie Ramirez

Name:  Louie Ramirez
Date of birth: February 24, 1938
Deceased: June 7, 1993
Place of birth: New York City, United States

Louie Ramirez was a boogaloo, salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, band leader and composer. He made his professional debut with Joe Loco's band in 1956, replacing vibraphonist Pete Terrace and in 1961 he co-wrote the hit, El Güiro De Macorina with Johnny Pacheco. Ramirez debuted as a bandleader in 1963 and went on to record for Alegre, Fania, Atco, United Artists Records, Caiman and FNA.

Ramirez partnered with Charlie Palmieri and Joe Cuba in 1965 to 1968 and later partnered with Tito Rodriguez in the 1970s. He became a staff producer at Fania in 1975 and became a production assistant for artists like Willie Colon in the 1970s.

On June 7, 1993, Louie Ramirez died of a fatal heart at the age of 55.

Trivia:
Louie Ramirez has been called "the Quincy Jones” of Salsa.

Discography:
1963 Introducing Louie Ramírez
1966 Vibes Galore
1969 Pongan Oido
1974 Tipico 
1984 Con Cache
1986 Tribute to Cal Tjader
1994 Ali Baba
 

By Lourd Vijay
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About the Author: Lourd Vijay is the principal Promoter of Latin culture, music and dance in the Asian Region. He recently stood 10th at the “most Popular Entrepreneur of the year 2009” amongst 180 nominees from across the country. An innovative choreographer and a very able instructor, he is the director of the Lourd Vijay’s Dance Studios (www.lvds.in) in India.