Jazz Articles about Ramon Banda

A Fireside Chat with the Ramon Banda

by AAJ Staff
December 20, 2004

Dabbling is effortless, inviting little labor. Commit-ment, however, is exhausting, demanding and often times complicated. The Banda Brothers (Ramon and Tony) are committed to Latin jazz. And having played it for 30 years, they require little practice. But their loyalty has afforded their music an audible truth. Commitment comes at a price, but its rewards can comfort a weary soul.All About Jazz: Let's start from the beginning.Ramon Banda: My mom played piano. Her brother was a ...