Luiz Cláudio Ramos

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Luiz Cláudio Ramos dos Santos

Years Active

1969

Genres

MPB, bossa nova

Instruments

acoustic guitar, guitar

Biography

Luiz Cláudio Ramos is a renowned Brazilian instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, and conductor, born in Rio de Janeiro. Self-taught, he began his journey playing acoustic guitar in his teens and joined the group A Brazuca, led by Antonio Adolfo, as a guitarist in the late 1960s. Throughout the 1970s, encouraged by Roberto Menescal, he consolidated his talent as an arranger and participated in fundamental Brazilian popular music recordings alongside icons such as Elis Regina, Raul Seixas, and Rita Lee.

Beginning in 1973, he initiated a solid partnership with Chico Buarque, initially working on soundtracks and landmark albums. Since the 1980s, he has become a permanent member of Chico Buarque's band, later taking on the role of his arranger, music producer, and conductor on acclaimed records, such as the album Caravanas. His versatility has also led him to collaborate with various other great names in MPB, including Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Edu Lobo, and Maria Bethânia.

In addition to his intense activity on stages and in recording studios, Luiz Cláudio Ramos expanded his work into cinema, composing soundtracks and directing the music for important audiovisual productions. Throughout his career, he has released original and collaborative works, such as his self-titled debut album and projects alongside his brother, singer Carlos José. His contribution to Brazilian music remains essential and deeply connected to the great moments of our culture.

Discography

• Luiz Claudio Ramos (1980)
• MPBC - Luiz Claudio Ramos (Música Popular Brasileira Contemporânea) (1980)
• O Sonho de Rose 10 Anos Depois... (1997)
• Quarteto em Cy, Luiz Claudio Ramos – Falando de Amor pra Vinícius (2001)
• Luiz Claudio Ramos • Franklin da Flauta – Dois Irmãos (2011)
• Musas da Canção (2015)