Artist description Powerful. Soul-Stirring. Invigorating. Energizing. Amazing. Remarkably, these words can be used to describe both the live performances and recorded works of Richard Gonzalez, a Miami, Florida native.

Music Style A dynamic blend of rock,jazz and latin with world energies.

Musical Influences Carlos Santana, John McLauglhin, Peter Gabriel, Sting

Similar Artists Santana

Artist History This prolific composer, poet, electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, from Miami who has performed in South Florida and New York City on his own, with his own band and with other Latin musicians.Richard has been playing for 30 years. He has great belief in the music that is flowing through him and has been encouraged by the positive feedback from the Internet and from live audiences wherever he has played. He has recorded a healthy total of ten titles over a period of less than four years. Richard plays most of the instruments on his albums using a Roland MC-80 sequencer & Roland GR-30 guitar synth, various world percussion instruments and of course electric guitars. He continues to evolve his unique style, moving easily from world and jazz to rock, blues, Latin and a sincere fusion of all of the above, though Richard calls it "Inner music". This music does not follow a set pattern, particular genre, nationality or social structure.

Group Members Richard Gonzalez-All vocals,guitars,keys,percussion.

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion

Albums The Ascent Of Man, The Sword Of Liberation, La Frontera Del Corazon,Winging The Infinite,Gandiva,Heart Of Lion Yearning,Heart Victory Dance,Gratitude-Sea,Live In The Heart Of Miami,The World Sans Evil

Press Reviews Richard Gonzalez Illumination Richard Gonzalez-writer, producer, Vocals, Guitars, It's not clear if this CD is solely preformed by Richard himself, but i'll guess to say that it is. Done in the style of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, Santana, Stevie Ray Emmerson Lake & Palmer and Journey, this CD is a complation of all of Ricard's works from 1998 to the present. Gonzalez hails from Nesquehoning, adding his name to the top of the list of local excellence. All vocals and harmonies were right on the money, as were the guitars, and everyone loves the sound that you can get out of a Hammond B 3. All around, the composition, arrangement and productrion was professionally done. Personally, I loved the harmonic guitar riffs. (I'm a sucker for a good guitar!) Track 6 entitled "It is the Love Divine" stuck out for me as a cross between a Satch-style, 50's melody, a little Calypso and good 'ol rock. Track 1, a guitar instumental called "The Ascent of Man" was choc-full of excellent riffs. Something I haven't heard in a long time. The vocal tracks on this CD were fantastic! It was like listening to Stevie Ray and Carlos Santana. Richard really has a winner here, and gives credit to our local musicians. It goes to show you that you don't have to go to NYC, or LA or Philly to hear talent. All you have to do, is look out your back window, or open your front door. Hats off to you Richard! If I could give you more than our normal rating of "4" I would! Scene Monthly Rating: 4 Guitars out of 4 Guitars"...The Scene “We were extremely impressed with ‘The Ascent of Man’ from his CD “The Ascent of Man’. Here Richard shows his manual dexterity as he plays his guitar until it weeps. eSoundz considers Richard Gonzalez a great ‘signing prospect’. The latin/rock style that is being presented from this artist is true quality material. We advise you to give this talented artist an ear.” -eSoundz Reporter

Location Miami, Florida - USA

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