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Ramiro Flores
Thorough the last few years he has colaborated with the most important jazz musicians in Argentina, including Mariano Otero, Pepi Taveira, Javier Malosetti, Patricio Carpossi, Delfina Oliver, Fer Isella, Nicolás Sorin, Juan Suárez, Esteban Sehinkman and others.
In the United States, where he resided for many years, he attended Berklee College of Music. There, he studied with world-renowned teachers such as Joe Lovano, George Garzone and Bill Pierce. In New York City he collaborated with bands such as Mr. Vivo Big Band and Los Changos, as well as playing with his own band. He was a composer for Music Sales Corp. and American Music Co.
In December 2007 he was elected Jazz Revelation of the Year by the Clarion Awards jury.
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Instrument: Saxophone, alto
Born: January 12, 1977
