At this pivotal point in his career, Valle is on the runway and primed for “Take Off.”

Ramon’s stage presence is commanding, whether within the ranks of an orchestra or leading a trio. His performances and stage presence are charismatic, his music – intoxicating. No longer a diamond-in-the-rough, he is the perfectly cut gem. “Sometimes I feel like a troubadour,” he says, “because I tell stories, but stories without words.”

Under the guidance and management of world-renown producer Suzi Reynolds, Valle’s career has been sculpted to showcase his versatility as a composer, arranger, and performer of his own works. But here, he also offers his ‘take-offs’ on the great works of other artists, passionately interpreting the harmonies of Stevie Wonder, the poignant lyrics of Leonard Cohen and the spirit of John Coltrane.

A humble man with an infectious smile and authentic artistic nature, Valle has music deep in his soul. The rhythms of Africa that traveled to the Caribbean are entrenched within him, and are a major cornerstone to Valle’s Cuban culture. “Music is like a river,” he says. “You drink as much as your body needs. I take as much as is necessary to nourish the music and to be inspired. I drink from the river.” Ramon Valle is signed to In+Out Records GmbH, a German-based independent label with distribution throughout Europe and the USA. Ramon Valle’s ‘TAKE OFF will be released internationally in February 2015.

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Scott H. Thompson is an internationally published writer and jazz publicist.