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- country:Venezuela
- style(s):Jazz, Latin
- label:Minina Music
- type:Band
- gender:male
- instrumentation:instrumental
- artist posted by:Latin Colours
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Otmaro Ruíz was born in Caracas but he lives in Los Angeles for almost 20 years ago. Otmaro Ruíz, excellent and versatile pianist, presents the last album Sojourn (2008), a compilation of original and inspired compositions with masterful performances by Jimmy Branly, Carlos Del Puerto Jr. and Ben Wendel.
In 2000, Otmaro Ruíz was awarded a Grammy for his participation on Dianne Reeve’s In the moment – Live in Concert who was awarded Best Jazz Vocal album as well.
He has shared scene with artist like Jazz Straight Ahead – Dianne Reeves, Frank Morgan y Red Halloway; pop-rock Gino Vanelli, Robbie Robertson, Santana, Jon Anderson; genuine Jazz Afro-Cuban-Arturo Sandoval, Tito Puente, Talú al Jazz; exciting fusion- John McLaughlin, Frank Gambale, Alain Caron- and finally “Jing Chi, Roben Ford, Jimmy Haslip and Vinnie Colaiuta.
His performances shows his versatility, love and respect he feels for all the styles of music.
Otmaro Ruíz presents a Quartet with Jimmy Branly (drums), Carlos Del Puerto Jr. (bass) and Ben Wendel (saxofon).