Person

Louie Ramírez

Louie Ramirez (February 24, 1938 – June 7, 1993) 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". He has been called "the Quincy Jones of Salsa."

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
February 28th, 1938
Died
June 7th, 1993
Genres
Labels
ATCO Records
Fania
Alegre Records
Mercury Records
Cotique
Last updated: October 10th, 2022