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Richie Gajate Garcia

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Country United States
Groups DIANA ROSS/INSTRUCTOR AT M.I.
Genres Jazz
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Biography

A key figure in the Los Angeles session scene, an instructor at the famed Musician's Institute in Hollywood, and a clinician of international renown, Richie 'Gajate' Garcia is rated as one of the world's most accomplished and versatile latin drummer/percussionists. A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, he is a member of the critically acclaimed group Hiroshima. As a session player Richie has enjoyed musical activities covering virtually every activity and style, from movie soundtracks to global tours, performing with Phil Collins, Sting, Diana Ross, John Denver, and Art Garfunkel among many others. Richie 'Gajate' Garcia is an exceptional player with a passion for his art.

Artist Set-up

  1. AAX Stage Hats 14"
  2. Signature El Rayo (on snare drum) 16"
  3. HHX Chinese 18"
  4. HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash 16"
  5. HHX Stage Crash 14"
  6. Salsero Ride 21"
  7. HHX Stage Crash 18"

Artist News

  1. 01.19 - NAMM 2009

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