Pete Terrace

Louie Ramirez Louie Ramirez American jazz musician and composer For the Filipino volleyball player, see Louie Ramirez (volleyball). Louie Ramirez (February 24, 1938 – June 7, 1993)[1] was an American boogaloo, salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, band leader and composer. He co-wrote with Johnny Pacheco the 1961 hit "El Güiro De Macorina".[2] He has been called "the Quincy Jones of Salsa."[3][4] Louie Ramirez with Warren Chiasson (left) and Tito Puente (right). Biography Ramirez was born in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Son of Puerto Rican parents living in New York City. [2] He made his professional debut with Joe Loco's band in 1956, replacing vibraphonist Pete Terrace.[2] Ramirez made his own debut as a bandleader in 1964, with…

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