Ramon Carranza
Ramon "Moncho" Carranza Lazo (1940–2003) was a Venezuelan jazz saxophonist and composer.
Ramon Carranza
- Name
- Ramon "Moncho" Carranza
- Birth Name
- Ramon Carranza Lazo
- Born
- 1 October 1940
- Died
- 5 January 2003
- Occupation
- Saxophonist, composer, teacher
- Nationality
- Venezuela
- Fields
- Latin jazz
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Key facts
• Name — Ramon "Moncho" Carranza • Birth Name — Ramon Carranza Lazo • Alias — "Moncho" • Born — 1 October 1940 • Died — 5 January 2003 • Origin — Barquisimeto, Edo. Lara, Venezuela • Instrument — Soprano saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet • Genre — Latin jazz, bebop, post-bop, hard bop, free jazz, modal jazz • Occupation — Saxophonist, composer, teacher • Years Active — 45 • Label — Independent • Past Member Of — Aldemaro Romero, Mario Rivera, Socrates de Leon, Manolo Freites, Lorenzo Blanco
Early life and career
Early life and career
He was born in Barquisimeto. "Moncho" started his career at an early age in Barquisimeto with drums and trumpet. He later developed an interest for the clarinet, motivated by Ugo Stegnani. He occupied outstanding spots in famous regional orchestras, such as the Orquesta Filarmonica de Lara. He moved to Caracas to further develop his Saxophone skills. From 1979 to 1984, he was part of the Orquesta Filarmonica de Caracas, and invited many times to play with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Venezuela and the Orquesta Sinfonica Municipal.
Projects and fellow musicians
Projects and fellow musicians
He was involved in several musical projects in his life long career: • Festival "Onda Nueva" - Aldemaro Romero, Dave Grusig, Tom Scott, Joe Sample, Zimbo Trio, Milton Nascimento, Ástor Piazzolla, Paul Muriat, Paquito D'Rivera.
Discography
• Carranza Jazz (1996) • Carranza Jazz Vol 2 (2001)
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