About José Ruiz

The 2024 Grand Prize® Winner & 10-time Global Genius® Award Winner, four-time Latin GRAMMY® Award Winner and four-time Latin GRAMMY® Award Nominee, EMMY® Award Winner, 55-time DownBeat® Music Award Winner (record holder), and 33-time Global Music® Award Winner (record holder), Dr. José Valentino Ruiz maintains a vibrant career as an internationally touring cross-genre performing and recording artist (flutist, saxophonist, and bassist), has performed 1400+ concerts as Headliner in numerous festivals, performing arts centers (including twice at Carnegie Hall), and conferences on six continents (North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, & Australia); led 40+ non-profit mission trips; delivered 110+ keynotes, concerts, workshops in academic sectors; consulted numerous Fortune 500 companies; produced 150+ albums and 10 documentaries; and published 80+ peer-reviewed research articles. His innovative contributions and company have significantly impacted the music industry, generating substantial value and recognition. Dr. José Valentino Ruiz holds pivotal roles as Founder & CEO of JV Music Enterprises, a serial-award-winning music enterprise where he: 1) delivers exhilarating cross-genre concerts internationally, 2) produces top-tier albums, media, and film music, and 3) offers keynotes, masterclasses, and articles for educational and business organizations. He is also Expert Columnist on Music Business & Creative Enterprise Leadership at F-flat Books; former Music Producer at Hayden5, Global Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives at the Global Institute for Music Research, and Founder, Coordinator, and Associate Professor of the University of Florida’s Music Business & Entrepreneurship program.