 |
 |
 |
  |
 |
 |
 |
Ricky is available for Master Classes and clinics.: University Of Alaska-(Juneau) Arizona State University Phoenix Public Schools University of Arizona University of Southern California Telluride Public Schools-(Colorado) continue |
 |
Endorsements SPAUN DRUM COMPANY Today's drums being manufactured by the "corprate giants are rarely touched by human hands. They have computerized machinery that handles virtully every step nessary to create a drum from beginning through completion. continue |
|
 |
 |
 |
||
 |
Here's your chance to study with Ricky online. Just go to PercussionSchool.com and sign up to study with Ricky. |
 |
 |
||
majority of his life in El Paso,Texas. He began studying music at the
age of nine and focused on drums and percussion. While in High School, he received numerous awards in Solo Ensemble competitions. He was a member of the All City, All State Band and the recipient of the John Philip Sousa award as a senior. While attending the University of Texas at El Paso he was honored as Outstanding Freshman and was named most Spirited Bandsman three years in a row. He received his degree in Special Education while continuing his music studies and was very involved with performing ensembles in
the Fine Arts Department.
His professional music career reads like a who’s-who in the music community. He has performed with a wide variety of musical greats such as David “Fathead” Newman, Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Mann, Chuck Berry, Mose Allison, Chris Calloway, Regina Carter, Herb Ellis and Richie Cole to name a few.
Ricky was the co-founder of the performing and recording group Yoboso. The ensemble toured throughout the United States, Mexico and Australia. Yoboso was named The Instrumental Winner in the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Jazz Discovery competition.
Ricky is currently performing with Stefan Schyga in a “World Beat” guitar and percussion trio, X.O. and Ruben Gutierrez and the Latin Jazz Exchange. His new jazz quartet the “MALICHI FOUR” is a fresh and
exciting musical group on the scene that will be recording and touring. continue
 |
||
 |
News: Ricky is a brand new sponsor of SPAUN DRUM COMPANY. Ricky is teaching live on the internet. Check it out at PercussionSchool.com. Reviews |
 |
 |
||
