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Ram Ramirez
Roger, a.k.a. Ram, was a pianist and composer; he was born 1913 in Puerto Rico.
In 1920, his family emigrated to the USA.
At the beginning of his career, in 1933, Ram played with the Louisiana Stompers, the Spirits of Rhythm and Monette Moore. He worked for Rex Stewart, Willie Bryant and Bobbie Martin. In the 1940's, he sat in the orchestre of Ella Fitzgerald, played together with Ike Quebec, Jimmy Shirley and Al Hall. In the 1950's, he turned to the organ. In the 1960's, he toured with T-Bone Walker, later, in the 1970's, with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. His composition "Lover Man" was highly appreciated and Billie Holiday turned it to a jazz standard. Ram passed away in 1994. |
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King Pleasure Sings - Annie Ross Sings OJC-217 (P-7128) recorded October 1952 in USA |
Annie Ross, vocals Teacho Wiltshire, piano Ram Ramirez, organ Percy Heath, bass Art Blakey, drums |
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Organ Jazz Live In Harlem Black And Blue 33.007 released 1960 |
Ram Ramirez, organ Ronnie Coles, drums |
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Fine And Mellow RCA Victor LSP-3616 released 1966 |
Roger Ramirez, organ, piano Gary Burton, vibes Al Lucas, double bass Oliver Jackson, drums |
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Arthur Prysock Verve Records 841 130-2 released 1989 |
Arthur Prysock, vocals Wallace Davenport, trumpet George Cohn, trumpet Al Aarons, trumpet Philip Guilbeau, trumpet Henderson Chambers, trombone Al Grey, trombone William Hughes, trombone Grover Mitchell, trombone Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, reeds Eric Dixon, reeds Charlie Fowlkes, reeds Zane Paul, flute, reeds Marshall Royal, reeds Bobby Plater, reeds Count Basie, piano Stan Free, piano Ram Ramirez, organ George Duvivier, guitar Freddie Green, guitar Mundell Lowe, guitar Al Lucas, guitar Wally Richardson, guitar Norman Keenan, bass Rufus "Speedy" Jones, drums Ed Shaughnessy, drums Count Basie Orchestra |
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Jazz 'Round Midnight Verve Records 314 527 033-2 recorded between 1963 and 1968 released 1995 |
Arthur Prysock, vocals Mundell Lowe, guitar Wally Richardson, guitar Zane Zacharoff, flute, woodwind Stan Free, piano Ram Ramirez, organ Art Davis, bass George Duvivier, bass Al Lucas, bass Ed Shaughnessy, drums |
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