JESUS "AGUAJE" RAMOS (born August, 1951) is a Cuban trombonist, singer, composer, arranger and musical director. He is known as the composer, arranger and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His past musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary "Buena Vista Social Club" and the 2017 follow up "Buena Vista Social Club: Adios"
Ramos performed on the beloved recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and many others, along with the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo. He was Gonzales's musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with many Afro-Cuban projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned 'Adios' tour which brought Cuban cultural music back into international prominence.
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