Tomás Ramírez

Austin, Texas saxophonist.

Tomas Ramirez, a native of South Texas, was born in Falfurrias “home of the butter”, which may explain his "smooth like butter" tone and phrasing style. Tomas studied jazz and jazz composition at the University of Texas at Austin with Dick Goodwin, leader of the University Lab Bands. Tomas played lead tenor in the 1:00 Lab Band and toured extensively throughout Mexico in 1971.

Tomas ed the Carole King.

Throughout the 80's, Tomas played primarily with his own band, Beto And The Fairlanes, Tex Thomas and his Dangling Wranglers, Texana Dames, and a slew of other artists.