Orchestral Composer. Jazz Songwriter. Music Teacher. Lifelong Music Student.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Diego is a pianist, composer, teacher and producer. He performs full time in Mexico, the US and Europe. Diego's music does not follow trends. He has been described as a "musician's musician”. Diego's self-defining quote; “Science is my religion”. The science of music is definitely a part of that belief.
Jazz Day April 30, 2026, at Diego's Place
SJ Jazz Weekend May 2026
Diego on Opening Night May 22, 7pm
Pianist/Composer Diego Ramirez will premier some of his original compositions with his Trio to open the Festival. Ivan Lee (Argentina) on double bass and Bobby Nelson (US) on drums. On the Main Stage, May 24, at 7pm at Plaza Pescador, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Performances
Diego Ramirez on stage
Diego will be featured prominently in the 2026 International San Jose Jazz Weekend, (May 22&23), performing his own music with the Diego Ramirez Trio.
in 2025 Diego performed in the SJ Jazz Weekend Festival with saxophonist, David Cantoni on Opening Night, and with his Quartet, introducing Diego's own very talented daughter, Paax Ramirez, on Closing Night. Diego premiered several new compositions, drawing rave reviews from the huge crowd and online press coverage.
The Diego Ramirez Trio presented new, original music in 2025 and 2026 at special concert performances at Bardo Fuego y Canciones in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
In 2024, Diego was invited to Copenhagen, Denmark where he performed 5 successful concerts in the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 5 -14, 2024.
Diego performed 4 sold-out shows at The Jazz Corner on September 6 & 7 , 2024 with his Duo partner, Daline Jones.
More details on his Concert Calendar