In 2012 , the Cornel School of Contemporary Music of Shepherd University awarded Ruiz with an Honorary Doctorate in Music Arts . Then , in 2016 , he was nominated for the Best Arrangement Instrumental & Vocals at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for his version of the tune '' Girl from Ipanema '' , which was part of his production '' Catina DeLuna and Lado B Brazilian Project , featuring Otmaro Ruiz '' . This CD also got raving international reviews , including four stars by '' DownBeat '' magazine and also was included in their issue Best of 2016
58th Annual Grammy Awards
58th Annual Grammy Awards
Otmaro Ruíz