J Ivan 

J Ivan is a bassist, producer, composer, and arranger from Ponce, Puerto Rico. He began playing bass at age 13 while studying at La Escuela Libre de Música de Ponce, where he was deeply influenced by the rhythms of salsa, bomba, and plena. At 18, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to attend the Musicians Institute, where exposure to jazz, funk, R&B, fusion, and world music broadened his musical perspective and helped shape his distinctive style as both a performer and composer.

Throughout his career, J Ivan has performed around the world as a cruise ship musician, served as a musician in the United States Navy, and performed as bassist for Roberto Roena. He has also recorded for numerous artists and led his own salsa project, Proyecto Sur. With the release of his debut solo EP, J Ivan blends his Latin roots with smooth jazz influences, showcasing his voice as a bassist, composer, and storyteller.