Person · Male
Louie Ramírez
- From
- New York, United States
- Active
- 1938–1993
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- Releases
- 24
- latin
- latin jazz
- salsa
About
Louie Ramirez (February 24, 1938 – June 7, 1993) was an American salsa and latin jazz percussionist, vibraphonist, arranger and composer. He co-wrote with Johnny Pacheco the 1961 hit "El Güiro De Macorina". He has been called "the Quincy Jones of Salsa."
Member of
Discography
Albums
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Introducing Louie Ramírez
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Good News Apple Music
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Latin Au Go Go
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Vibes Galore
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In the Heart of Spanish Harlem / En el corazón de Harlem español
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Ali Baba Apple Music
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The Beautiful People
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En algo nuevo
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Típico Apple Music
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A Different Shade of Black Apple Music
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Louie Ramírez y sus amigos Apple Music
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Salsa progresiva
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Super Cañonazos con Louis Ramirez
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¡Con caché!
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Alegres y románticos
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Sabor con clase
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A Tribute to Cal Tjader
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Otra noche caliente
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Salsa na' ma
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Salsero Apple Music
Compilations
Links
Listen
Reference
Instrumental supporting musician
Also known as
Louie Ramirez · Louie Ramírez & His Orchestra · Louie Ramírez and His Conjunto Chango · Louis Ramirez
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 66c769b2-5e93-4ece-a99a-ee24c8777010
- ISNI
- 0000000110283276
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.