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La Banda Ramirez
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La Banda Ramirez plays Latin jazz in New York City and beyond.  Cuban, Salsa and Latin jazz of Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, Chacho Ramirez, Don Grolnick, Dave Valentin, Ray Barretto, Bill O'Connell, Carolyn Steinberg, and many more. 


Latin dance music is also our specialty: Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Arsenio Rodriguez, and the classic songs of Cuba and Puerto Rico. ¡Wepaaaa!


We play concerts, clubs, community events, festivals, private parties, galas and fundraisers. ​For requests and more info, email us at  labandaramirez@gmail.com


Regular gig:  For 7 years, we played twice monthly at Paris Blues Harlem, ending with the pandemic in March 2020.  We honor the memory of owner Sam Hargress, Jr. 

CALENDAR


July 15, 2023 - Latino Scholarship Fund Gala, Amber Room Colonnade, Danbury, CT

March 24, 2023 - Latinas 50+ Annual Gala,
6 to 9 pm, El Barrio's Artspace at PS109,  NYC

February 4, 2023 - with Vera Kemper, Hunter Mountain Ski Lodge, 3 to 6 p.m.

​January 24, 2023 - Jellerette Gathering, at Antun's, St. Albans, Queens, NY, playing Bebop

January 1, 2023 - New Year's Day Brunch, Heritage 147, Larchmont NY

Nov. 11, 2022 - Memorial for Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers 

​October 27, 2022 - WeAct for Environmental Justice Annual Gala

​​​October 22, 2022 - Ramos Party

​​​October 14, 2022 - Neighborhood Charter Schools Bronx, Hispanic Heritage Celebration

​​​October 5, 2022 - Mars Wrigley Corp., Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Sept. 24, 2022 - RiverFest, Bound Brook, N.J.  Free and Open to Public

Sept. 21, 2022 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Mizuho Bank, NYC

Sept. 18, 2022 - ThaiRock Restaurant, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Rockaway Beach, N.Y. 

September 15, 2022 - Latinas on the Verge of Excellence Gala, Empire State Building, NYC

September 3, 2022 - Gonzalez Party

August 11, 2022 - Corporate Event at Porta Restaurant, Asbury Park

July 24, 2022 - ThaiRock, Rockaway Beach, NYC, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

June 18, 2022 - Alpine Country Club

May 13 & 14 @ 7 pm - Original music for "Lagrimas de mis madres," Maria Aponte's One-Woman, El Barrio's Artspace PS109, New York City