Ramon Stagnaro was a guitarist and soloist extraordinaire, who will forever remain in the memories of those who were touched by his music and great artistry. A native of Lima, Peru, Ramon began playing the guitar at an early age, studying music on his own and listening to Tony Mottola, Los Indios Tabajaras, Charlie Christian, Carlos Santana, Jim Hall, Pat Martino, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and other great guitarists. He later broke into the local recording scene, participating in sessions for artists, television commercials, and more. He also played in some of the city’s best orchestras, including those led by Carlo Berscia, Pepe Pellón, Santiago Silva, and Rulli Rendo. In the mid ’70s, Ramon formed his first jazz band, Lima Contemporánea, with his brother Oscar Stagnaro, a Berklee faculty member, on bass; Miguel “Chino” Figueroa on keyboards; and “Pocho” Purizaga on drums. He moved to the U.S. in 1981, and after spending a year in Boston, he relocated to Los Angeles.

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May 9, 2023

Tribute to the Music and Legacy of Ramon Stagnaro · Berklee College of Music

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