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M. Alex Ramirez is a Colombian saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator based in New York City. His ideals on music focus on creating honest representations of his emotions whilst building a community that fosters innovation within the group and audience.
M. Alex Ramirez was awarded 3rd place in the Carinthian International Jazz Award Saxophone in 2020. A recent graduate from NYU, M. Alex Ramirez is currently based in New York City where he regularly performs in venues all over the city. His current mentors include Ben Wendel, Baptiste Herbin, Kris Urbanski, and Melissa Aldana.
M. Alex Ramirez recently released his debut EP “Coalescence” out on all streaming platforms. For mor info click the button below.
M. Alex Ramirez was awarded a full tuition scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music where he spent his formative years studying under some of the most influential musicians in the jazz industry including George Garzone, Terrence Blanchard, Ed Tomassi, Shannon LeClaire and Dave Santoro.
During his time at Berklee, M. Alex Ramirez performed with the flagship ensemble, the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra, where they toured around the New England area. While in the orchestra, Ramirez performed with notable artists including Gary Burton, Mike Gibbs, Bill Frisell, Terrence Blanchard, Paquito D’Rivera, Kurt Elling and Sean Jones.
After graduating, Ramirez accepted a graduate scholarship to attend NYU Steinhardt. While at NYU, Ramirez studied under even more notable musicians that are currently dominating the jazz scene in the US such as Alex Sipiagin, Ed Neumeister, Rich Shemaria, Chris Potter, Rich Perry, and Billy Drewes.
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““Alex Ramirez is a very talented young saxophonist and composer demonstrating serious skills as a band leader with this recording. It was an honor for me to be involved in this project”
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Coalescence
M. Alex Ramirez
M. Alex Ramirez presents his debut EP Coalescence where he introduces his original work along with a tribute to the legendary jazz musician Wayne Shorter.
Elements of intricate melodies paired with intriguing chord progressions tie in what M. Alex Ramirez strives for.
Recorded at the renowned recording studio PowerStation.
Alto Sax: M. Alex Ramirez Tenor Sax: Sam Dillon Piano: Carlin Lee Bass: Nico Martinez Drums: Willis Edmundson
““Alex is a very creative composer and burning improviser! I look forward to hearing what he releases next” ”
Imitation
M. Alex Ramirez
M. Alex Ramirez returns with his debut album Imitation inspired by his early years as a musician. The album features original pieces ranging from early in his career.
In a full range of emotions, each piece allows the listener to experience how his music uses chordal, rhythmic and melodic motifs to generate anecdotes of his life.
Alto Sax: M. Alex Ramirez Trumpet: Alex Sipiagin Piano: Carlin Lee Bass: Sean Hannon Drums: Ian McCloud