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Ram Ramirez

1913 – 1994

Puerto Rican born jazz pianist and composer

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About Ram Ramirez

Lived 1913 – 1994 (aged 80). Ram Ramirez was an American composer, songwriter, jazz musician and pianist.

Roger "Ram" Ramirez (September 15, 1913 – 11 January 1994) was a Puerto Rican jazz pianist and composer. He was a co-composer of the song "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)"

Early life Ramirez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 15, 1913. He grew up in New York and started playing the piano at a young age.

Ramirez again toured Europe in 1968, this time with T-Bone Walker. on January 11, 1994.

Discography (selection) Ram Ramirez: Live in Harlem (Black & Blue) Ram Ramirez: "Fine and Mellow" (RCA) (as "Roger Ram") Ram Ramirez: "I'll Remember April" (RCA) (as "Roger Ram") Putney Dandridge: 1935–1936 (Classics) The Duke's Men – Small Groups, Vol. 1 (Columbia, 1934–38) Ella Fitzgerald: 1939–1940 (Classics) Helen Humes: 1945–1946 (Classics) John Kirby: 1945–1946 (Classics) Ike Quebec: 1944–1946 (Classics), The Blue Note Swingtets (Blue Note, 1944) Rex Stewart: 1934–1946 (Classics) Annie Ross & King Pleasure: Sings (OJC, 1952, 1953)

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Also known as
Roger Ramirez, Roger "Ram" Ramirez, Roger J. Ramirez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ram Ramirez?

Puerto Rican born jazz pianist and composer (1913–1994)

When was Ram Ramirez born?

Ram Ramirez was born on 15 September 1913 in San Juan.

When did Ram Ramirez die?

Ram Ramirez died on 11 January 1994 in New York City.

What was Ram Ramirez's occupation?

Ram Ramirez was a composer, songwriter, jazz musician and pianist.

What nationality was Ram Ramirez?

Ram Ramirez was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ram Ramirez

· Wikidata: Q2129867

· DBpedia: Ram Ramirez

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MLA: "Ram Ramirez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ram-ramirez/.

Chicago: "Ram Ramirez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ram-ramirez/.

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