Artist description Solo bassist,... Rik Barba explores the limits of the electric bass guitar.

Music Style Jazz, Funk & Fusion

Musical Influences Jaco Pastorius, Stuart Hamm, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller

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Artist History Rik Barba is a solo bassist who recently launched his 2nd production: "The Home Sessions EP". 5 Ultra-melodic songs, that will take you from pure instrumental,... to a total jazz, funk/fusion experience!!! (Sonicmass Records 2003). Why solo? -This is my opportunity to show off the potential of the instrument that usually only plays in the background. And to reveal the difference between the bass and the guitar (for those who still can't distinguish one from the other). I'd like to show you that the bass can be more than the rhythm and the harmony. The bass can even be melodic.- Biography: Born in Guadalajara Mexico January 1977. Rik's been playing with several bands, national & international. He also studied & graduated from the "LA Music Academy". Latest NEWS! Rik Barba is in the studio working on his new full album!! Will be out at early 2004. Stay posted for more detailed information.

Group Members Rik Barba (solo project)

Instruments Fret and Fretless Electric Bass & Drum machine

Albums Transitions (Demo 99), The Early Days (Debut 00), Rain (Single 01), Collection (B Sides 99/01), The Home Sessions EP (EP 03). (All Sonicmass Records)

Press Reviews Hi Rik Thank's for letting me know about your cool music! I really like your melodic sense. All the best, Michael. -Michael Manring. (Bass virtuoso) Praise the lord jesus!!! Hahahah. Oh my god. I love how every song in the Jazz and Blues categories are considerabley better than anything else on this site. I mean how can I even give a review to this its to awesome. The bass is practical inhuman. Every note is exactlly where it should be, and is delivered perfectlly. I could listen to this for a year, and I think I will. Please get signed. Please, please please please please please please. This guy is jaco pastorius quality. Speaking of Jaco Pastorius are you Jaco Pastorius? -Baron Zemo. (Garageband.com)

Additional Info Get the CD's now at: sonicmass_records@yahoo.com

Location Guadalajara, Jalisco - Mexico

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