Otmaro Ruiz - Venezuelan-Born Pianist And Arranger In Jazz And World Music. John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Simon Phillips, Steve Winwood!

Otmaro Ruiz is a Venezuelan-born pianist and arranger in jazz and world music. He’s collaborated with Arturo Sandoval, Robbie Robertson, John McLaughlin, and Steve Winwood among others. He received a Grammy nomination for his arrangement of “The Girl From Ipanema". He’s recorded with Jimmy Haslip and Abe Laboreal, was in a band with Simon Phillips, and toured with Randy Brecker and Bill Evans.My featured song is “Miles Behind”, from my debut album of the same name. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH OTMARO:www.otmaroruiz.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT’S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert’s latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s recent single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - [email protected]