Rafael Muñoz (died September 2, 1961) was a Puerto Rican contra bass musician and big band director .
Muñoz was chosen to replace Don Rivero as the band leader of the Orquesta del Escambron Beach Club in 1934, after which it became known as the Rafael Muñoz Orchestra. Its members included among others the pianist Noro Morales and vocalist José Luis Moneró.