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T e s t i m o n i a l s

"Ricky is a consummate professional. He shows up dressed appropriately, on time, completely ready for action, and prepared to do his job. He treats everyone around him with dignity and respect, learns quickly, takes notes, has an excellent memory, an adaptable and easygoing demeanor, and is constantly improving as an artist. More importantly, though, is that this young man is hungry to improve and has been developing at a meteoric rate over the last few years. It seems like every few months I hear him play, he has attained a whole new level of skill. Rest assured he can handle anything you throw at him.
 
Ricky and I were strangers when I first hired him, but over the last few years he has become invaluable to a number of my music projects. Now he is one of my very favorite musicians in Sonoma County. I trust him because he has proven himself again and again. I continue to go back to him when I need a drummer because he is responsible, professional, and great to work with."
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Benjamin Mertz - Music Director
Joyful Noise! Gospel Singers 

"Ricky has a chameleonic ability to play in a great variety of styles, be it small Jazz combos or large Jazz orchestra, or in a Rock setting playing tunes by Rush, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Genesis or Yes. And he is funny... although he takes his work very seriously, he does not take himself too seriously. He receives and offers criticism well, diplomatically, and accurately, which makes him invaluable in a group. This, coupled with the fact that he always shows up prepared, makes for a great creative environment.​"

 

John Palmer - Musicology Program Director
                           Sonoma State University

"His ability to define the groove, listen and play off other musicians while supporting (without overpowering) propel the music to a higher level."

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Larry Goldfield - Sugar Moon
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