sentences:  In 1989 Ruíz moved to Los Angeles, California, where he finished his academic training at CalArts, obtaining a master's degree in jazz performance in 1993.In between, he was also playing with percussionist Alex Acuña, appearing in two albums during the early 1990s.and later recorded with Arturo Sandoval, which was followed by a world tour supporting Gino Vannelli in 1996.