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Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos

Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger, and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of the Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world-class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically-acclaimed 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club.

Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of the Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars, and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales, and Omara Portuondo. He was Gonzales’ musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, which brought the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club back into international prominence during the incredibly successful Adios tour from 2014-2016.