Artist description Richie has traveled the world performing and conducting clinics in many different styles of music. This Cd encompasses many of these global rhythms while staying true to my Latin and Jazz roots both as performer and teacher. Please enjoy the music.

Music Style Latin Jazz

Musical Influences Alex Acuna and Tolu, Armando Peraza, Hiroshima

Artist History This band is the brainchild of ritchie aka "El Pulpo" the Octopus because of his ability to play independently the many instruments simultaneosly. all of the usicians heard on this recording have played in each others bands over the years. richi is also the drummer with the L.A. Carpool.

Group Members Richie Garcia: Drums and percussion Guillermo Guzman:Bass and programming Rique Pantoja:Piano Maurio Ramirez:Guitar Justo Almerio:Sax Otmario Ruiz:Synth solo's and Piano Eraldo Melo:GuitarJohn Fumo:Trumpet

Location Granada Hills, Ca - USA

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