Ricardo Jose Martinez

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Born (1969-03-06) March 6, 1969 (age 56)
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
GenresJazz, Funk, Pop, Latin
Occupation(s)Musician, Bassist, Author
InstrumentsElectric bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums
Years active1986–present
Associated actsChayanne
Websitericardomartinezmusic.com

Ricardo Jose Martinez (born March 6, 1969) is an American bassist known for his work as a session player and for collaborating with Puerto Rican singer Chayanne.

Early life and career

Ricardo Martinez began playing bass professionally at age 17, performing with a top-40 band in Venezuela. He studied music theory and guitar under Aldo Balestrini†, an alumnus of Berklee College of Music and Franco Nasi, a graduate of Musician Institute. He later received instruction in drums and piano while teaching himself the electric bass.

In 1999, he moved to Miami, Florida, to launch his career as a session and live musician, collaborating with artists in Latin pop and other genres. [1] [2] [3]

Discography

As a solo artist

As a session musician

  • Olga Tañón "Una nueva Mujer" (2005)
  • Chayanne "Cautivo" (2005)
  • Patricia Manterola "Mis Reinas" (2006)
  • Rey Ruí­z "Corazón Arrepentido" (2006)
  • Franco de Vita "Mil y una historias" [2CD/DVD] (2006)
  • Thalia "Lunada" (2008)
  • Gloria Trevi "Una Rosa Blue [CD/DVD]" (2008)
  • José Luis Rodriguez "Mi amigo el Puma" (2009)
  • Mary Alessi "Pressing on" (2010)
  • Tony Succar "Unity:The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson" (2015)

Publications

  • The Electric Bass at your fingertips[6] ISBN 979-8391001287
  • Full Catalog[7]

Instruments

Ricardo Martinez primarily plays Lakland bass in studio recordings. For live performances, he has used instruments from Sterling by Music Man, Fender and Michael Kelly, along with Hartke amplification and Valeton effects pedals.

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