New York City · Philadelphia

Esteban
Ruiz

Professional Upright Bassist · Model

Esteban Ruiz in a houndstooth jacket against a light background

Selected portfolio

Versatile yet distinctive.

Esteban Ruiz in a plaid jacket with his upright bass
Esteban Ruiz in a blazer against a dark background
Esteban Ruiz in a white shirt and jeans
Clean commercial headshot of Esteban Ruiz

Digitals

Digitals photographed in natural light. Cropping only; no filters or retouching.

Measurements

Height
5′8″
Chest
39″
Waist
38″
Inseam
30″
Neck
16″
Sleeve
33″
Shoe
US 10.5–11
Hair
Dark brown
Eyes
Brown

Full-length views

Full-length front digital of Esteban Ruiz
Full-length three-quarter digital of Esteban Ruiz
Full-length right profile digital of Esteban Ruiz
Full-length left profile digital of Esteban Ruiz
Alternate indoor full-length digital of Esteban Ruiz

Portraits & expressions

Straight-on waist-up digital of Esteban Ruiz
Three-quarter waist-up digital of Esteban Ruiz
Alternate three-quarter waist-up digital of Esteban Ruiz
Alternate straight-on waist-up digital of Esteban Ruiz
Wider digital of Esteban Ruiz with relaxed arms and both hands visible
Esteban Ruiz facing the camera with a neutral expression
Esteban Ruiz with a subtle smile in natural light
Alternate natural-light portrait of Esteban Ruiz with a subtle smile
Esteban Ruiz playing upright bass in a black jacket

The other side of the lens

The bass is his space.

A young New York presence with an old-soul center.

Esteban Ruiz is a New York–based professional upright bassist and model. Comfortable in front of both a camera and a live audience, he brings a composed, natural presence that moves easily from commercial to editorial.

During the day, Esteban continues his musical journey at The New School in NYC on a full-tuition scholarship, where his instructors include Reggie Workman, Ben Wolfe, and David Wong. Come sunset, Esteban hones his craft wherever the jazz is good and the vibe is right.

Selected performance credits include multiple appearances at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest and Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia, as well as performances at Marians Jazzroom as part of the International Jazz Festival Bern, and at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. In New York City, Esteban has performed with various ensembles at Dizzy’s Club, SMOKE Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Zinc Bar, Ornithology Jazz Club, The Django, Close Up, The Pocket, One Flight Up, Corner Lounge Bistro, and Birds.

As his schedule permits, Esteban also leads the Esteban Ruiz Trio, continuing to shape his sound as a bandleader.