Will Strickler

Electric, Synth & Upright Bassist, Band Leader, Composer

Bursting up from amongst the cornfields of the midwest United States, Waves Colectivo (formerly Waves de Aché) blends grooves from Afro-Cuban traditions with the freedom of modern jazz, topped with the intensity of American rock.  

Waves Colectivo has released three full-length studio albums of original music, “Forward Motion”, “Triptych Continuum” and a trio album titled “Happenin’stance.”

The band has performed across the country at festivals and venues including Bopstop (Cleveland, OH), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC, NY), Epicure Cafe (Washington DC), Cliff Bells (Detroit, MI), The Refectory (Columbus, OH), Ziggy’s (Ypsilanti, MI), Schwartz’s Point (Cincinnati, OH), The Soap Gallery (Youngstown, OH) and more.  

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The band has greatly impressed me to date, both live and on their 2018 live EP, so I think it’s safe to say this will be an exciting and passionate night of fiery rhythms and musicality
— Andrew Patton, JazzColumbus Weekly
Unapologetically fiery and festive Latin music!
— Gerard Cox, booking agent w/ The Vanderelli Room
Special thanks to the Greater Columbus Arts Council for their generous grant program that made our albums possible

Special thanks to the Greater Columbus Arts Council for their generous grant program that made our albums possible