Upon graduation from the University, Ricky moved to L.A. and began working live gigs as well as recording sessions. In time he found himself working alongside a myriad of top L.A. musicians including: Leland Sklar, Chad Smith, Greg Bissonette, Steve Ferrone, Vinnie Colaiuta, Mike Finnigan, John Peña, Abe Laboriel Sr., Greg Matheison, Michael Landau, Bill Champlin, Curt Bisquera, Jim Cox, Matt Bissonette, Michael Thompson, John Ferraro, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny O’Brien, Rafa Padilla, Luis Conte, Lenny Castro, Neil Giraldo, Alex Acuña, Brian Ray, Matt Laug, Windy Wagner, Paul Ill, Lance Morrison, Otmaro Ruiz, Dave Koz, film composers John Debney and Christopher Young, producers Mark Hudson, Ryan Hewitt, Humberto Gatica, Ross Hogarth, Gustavo Farias, Rob Christie, M Doc.Ricky has recorded and/or played live with: Josh Groban, Steven Tyler, Jessica Simpson, K-Ci, Steve Lukather, Orianthi, Nick Lachey, Richie Sambora, Don Grusin, Vesta Williams, Lauryn Hill, Sheila E., Gary Wright, Paul Anka, Al Stewart, Ronnie Laws, Bill Champlin, Beto Cuevas, The Sweet, Sophie B. Hawkins, Kristine W., Paulina Rubio, Mariana Vega, Alejandro Sanz, Michael Buble’, Joan Sebastian, Danny Seraphine, Juan Gabriel (2016 Latin Grammy “Album of the Year”), Chuck Negron, Frank Stallone, Gloria Trevi, Carlos Ponce, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Cheyanne, Jose Feliciano, Jenny Rivera, Los Trio, Manuel Quijano, Shaila Durcal, Pepe’ Aguilar, Cristian Castro.
Ricky has recorded music for television and film including: Al Otro Lado Del Muro, El Chapo, Ally McBeal, Scrubs, Malcolm in the Middle, Hallmark Hall of Fame, Sleepwalking, Michael Jordan to the Max, Dr. Who, Executive Target, as well as jingles for: Verizon, Time/Warner, Miller Beer, Farmer’s Insurance, Domino’s Pizza, Comcast, Budweiser, Kraft, Univision, Walmart, Western Union, Televisa, Post Foods, Govt. of Mexico among may others
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts | California State University, San Bernardino
