Ramon Moncho Carranza Lazo (born c. 1940 in Barquisimeto — c. 2003) was a Venezuelan self-taught jazz saxophonist and composer.

Ramon "Moncho" Carranza
Birth nameRamon Carranza Lazo
Also known as"Moncho"
Born(1940-10-01)October 1, 1940
OriginBarquisimeto, Edo. Lara,
Venezuela
Died5 January 2003(2003-01-05) (aged 62)
GenresLatin jazz, bebop, post-bop, hard bop, free jazz, modal jazz
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, composer, teacher
Instrument(s)Soprano saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active45
LabelsIndependent
Formerly ofAldemaro Romero, Mario Rivera, Socrates de Leon, Manolo Freites, Lorenzo Blanco

Biography

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Early life and career

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""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 moves 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

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He was involved in several musical projects in his life long career:

Discography

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