Roberto Ortiz

ABOUT ME

Roberto Ortiz is a composer and arranger whose work blends cinematic drama with elegant, era-spanning charm. Drawing from a wide range of musical influences — from mid-century film scores and Broadway orchestration to Latin American rhythms — his music is defined by emotional depth, narrative clarity, and a love for acoustic color.

With experience in concert arranging, film scoring, and vocal accompaniment, Roberto creates music that feels both classic and personal. His orchestrations often feature a rich palette of winds, strings, and rhythm section instruments, carefully crafted to support story and character.

Rooted in tradition but open to new forms, Roberto approaches each project with intention, curiosity, and a storyteller’s ear. His work reflects a deep respect for music history and a bold sense of possibility for where it can go next.

INFLUENCES

My main musical influence is Jazz. I fell in love with the genre during the 2020 pandemic and never looked back; "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" being my favorite standard and song of all time. After jazz is, of course, musical theatre with the likes of Stephen Sondheim and my favorite, Richard Rodgers, who wrote most my favorite musicals. Richard Rodgers is someone I look up to a lot as a composer. His melodies are so enchanting, I wish to someday write something that would make someone go, "Damn, I wish I wrote that!" I particularly enjoy his ballet "Slaughter on 10th Avenue", I think it's just so thrilling and enjoyable, I could listen to it all day. The other musical duo I love is John Kander and Fred Ebb for their work on Cabaret and Chicago.

TALENT

I play the Trombone and the Trumpet, and Piano, of course, though I'm far less proficient than with the wind instruments I own. I sometimes do karaoke gigs where I am hired as a vocalist and horn player, for regional Mexican music and the every so often pop song.

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