Julio Jaramillo

Julio Jaramillo
Julio Jaramillo performing in 1956
Background information
Also known asJ. J. (Jota Jota)
El Ruiseñor de América (The Nightingale of America)
Born
Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido

(1935-10-01)October 1, 1935
OriginGuayaquil, Ecuador
DiedFebruary 9, 1978(1978-02-09) (aged 42)
Genrespasillo, bolero, corrido, valse, tango, ranchera
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1950–1978
LabelsOnix, Yoyo Music, Sonolux, Peerless, Codiscos, AB Station Records
Websitehttps://juliojaramillolaurido.com/

Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido (October 1, 1935 – February 9, 1978) was an Ecuadorian singer and recording artist who performed throughout Latin America. He achieved widespread fame for his renditions of boleros, valses, pasillos, tangos, and rancheras. Throughout his career, he recorded more than 2,200 songs. His signature song, "Nuestro Juramento," remains popular across South America. He is regarded as one of Ecuador's most beloved singers.

Jaramillo collaborated with numerous prominent Latin American artists, including Puerto Rican singer Daniel Santos, Ecuadorian singer Olimpo Cárdenas, and Colombian singer Alci Acosta.