Ray RamÃrez was born in Manhattan, New York. RamÃrez has gained the reputation as one of the salsa's foremost bass player and luthier. He moved to Humacao, Puerto Rico at the age of 4, where he start his school studies. At age 15 he started his musical studies. His bass teachers included: German Peña Plaza, Carlos Hernandez, Manuel Verdeguer, Freddie Silva, Jerry Crespo, Hector Tirado, Orlando Cardenas and Luis Malkovith. While studying Ray started playing Bass with his father's orchestra: Dave RamÃrez & his Latin Fire. Later he started playing with the Humacao Municipal Band (BMH), FOSJA - Symphonic Orchestra.Ray has performed and recorded with some of the greatest artists in the world of Latin, Jazz and Classical music. His diverse recordings and performances experience includes works with such legendary figures as Willie Rosario, Roberto Roena, Andy Montanez, Ismael Miranda, Angel "Cachete" Maldonado, Chocolate Armenteros, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Don Perignon, Tito Nieves, Adalberto Santiago, Luigi Texidor, Yolanda Rivera, Guillo Rivera, Elias Lopes, Tito Rojas, Domingo Quinonez, Jose "Cheo" Feliciano, Pedro "Conga" Lopez, Luisito Ayala & his Puerto Rican Power, Rey Ruiz, Pedro Guzman - Jibaro Jazz, Primi Cruz, Anthony Cruz, Pedro Brull, Rafael Munoz Big Band, Jose Nogueras, Rafy Santana & Orquesta Homenaje, Sully Diaz "La Lupe", Strings on Wood Jazz Trio, Luna Llena Jazz Quartet, Dave Ramirez & his Latin Fire, San Juan Pops Symphony Orchestra, Violines Gascot, Orquesta Homenaje de Rafy Santana and many others.After having played with so many artists and musicians, Ray's interest in Bass construction started. You can check his website at: www.RayRamirezBasses.com
