BLACK SMITH ARTIST ENDORSEMENT
June 30, 2020
William Cruz Ruiz is a multi-genre bass player, composer, educator, music producer, visual artist and one of the most versatile bass player in Puerto Rico, known for his with unique style. He was born in 1984 in Carolina, Puerto Rico where he studied jazz and Afro Caribbean Music at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. He has played in various festivals with renowned artists and in local intimate environments in Puerto Rico and in USA. Acquainted to these festivals, he attracted collaborations with international artists as a freelance bass player. During his career, he worked in children’s education teaching guitar, bass, piano and drum. William is a freelance bass player, with great attributes and techniques that make him create dynamic improvisations during performances and recording studio sessions. William’s last project is SACH, an enticing duo of bass and drum that fuses funk, electronic and jazzfusion music. William is SACH’s leader, founder, composer and six-string bassist, where he aims to combine minimalism and Caribbean dance rhythms in the improvisation scheme.
SACH has been Nominated in the Eclectic Album Category for Elevación
April 13, 2020
Dear Sach
On behalf of The 18th Annual Independent Music Awards and the distinguished panelists, it is our great pleasure to announce that SACH has been Nominated in the Eclectic Album Category for Elevación. Congratulations, your work is now moving ahead to the final judging rounds.
Once again, congratulations on your nomination. We hope that this recognition of your extraordinary talent is a balm in these stressful times. And a reminder there are always brighter days ahead.
Sincerely,
Martin Folkman
Executive Director
The Independent Music Awards
SACH - ELEVACIÓN ALBUM 2019
July 22, 2019
SACH is an exceptional debut record, ELEVACIÓN promises to transport and to be infinite soundscapes of those virtuosic mind. Is a Multi-genre project with very creative rhythms, improvisations, and a variety of textures from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Their unique sound has been fully cultivated and pushed to a new and inspiring level in this debut body of work. Infusing elements of Jazz, Funk, Psychedelic, Soul, Rock, Dance, and Electronic into each composition.
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May 22, 2019
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SACH INTERVIEW AT RADIO RED
May 31, 2018
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radioredprCafecito en la mañana con #RuidoHooligan con @billy_banjo entrevistando a @williamcruzruiz estaremos hablando sobre su nuevo proyecto @sachmusic. ¡Pasa a tomarte un café y comparte una mañana de #musicafresca.
Sintoniza: Radio-Red.com
Magnánima Compilado Vol. 4 (SACH)
January 29, 2018
Nos llena de mucha emoción presentarles a los artistas, bandas y proyectos confirmados en Magnánima Compilado Vol. 4. En esta ocasión nos atrevimos a presentar de una forma creativa, ocurrente y divertida este spot acompañando el nombre de las propuestas.
Este próximo 29 de Enero a través de nuestra cuenta de Bandcamp estaremos publicando nuestro cuarto compilado internacional. 54 bandas, 20 países, 6 idiomas son lo que serán parte de este nuevo material. Destacando así la música independiente hecha en México, Latinoamérica y el resto del mundo. Año con año seguiremos mejorando y enfocando nuestra gran importante labor de difusión.
S A C H EP "MOTION MINDS
September 29, 2017
Release Biography:
“Motion Minds” is S A C H first EP, and this collection of songs will be part of their upcoming album. It was recorded LIVE at Highway Recording Studios. S A C H is a Multi-genre project with very creative rhythms, improvisations, and a variety of textures. From the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico.
S A C H • SE PRESENTA EN MECA INTERNACIONAL ART FAIR 2017
June 03, 2017
MECA INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR
MECA, short for MErcado CAribeño (Spanish for "Caribbean Market"), will take place in Santurce, from June 1st - 4th of 2017 at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. Founded and directed by Tony Rodríguez and Daniel Báez, MECA will be the meeting point and international platform for the Caribbean art market, made up of a brilliant assembly of young artists and galleries.
The main objective is to stimulate art collection. Puerto Rico has a growing art market—with a prosperous artists' community—that is making a solid statement in the international art circuit.
“MECA is part of a deed to strengthen and support an art ecosystem that deserves to see the fruition of its admirable work and to have the opportunity to be able to continue growing, keeping the momentum of past initiatives and providing a platform for something new”.
––Tony Rodríguez, Co-founder and Director of MECA
BASS MASTERCLASS
October 23, 2016
MASTERCLASS con el granbajista William Cruz Ruiz este próximo Domingo23 de Octubre a la 3:00pm en nuestras facilidades de Soundbox. Abierto a todo tipo de público, aprenderás sobre distintos temas importantes en la música: Improvisación, Groove, Acordes, Pedales, entre otros. Expande tus conocimientos con este gran artista el cual es parte de diferentes proyectos musicales, entre
ellos S a c h, donde fusiona el Jazz, Electrónica y Funk para crear melodías distintas y únicas.
Donativo: $10 en la entrada.
Para más información: 787-396-0156
S A C H | W I P R Silverio Pérez
August 25, 2016
S a c h live in WIPR TV
Interview & Performance
William Cruz Ruiz
José Gato Rodríguez
Jorge Rivera
Coorslight Indie Festival 2016
August 13, 2016
Coors Light Indie Fest on Saturday, August 13 at Gran Parque El Dorado en Dorado. Por si te lo perdiste el año pasado… ¡Regresa el mejor festival de música independiente de Puerto Rico, #CLIndieFest el SÁBADO, 13 de AGOSTO en el Parque Ecológico de Dorado! Dos tarimas con un line-up de sobre 10 actos locales e internacionales. Busca tus boletos HOY en Ticketpop.
