My name is Richard Tristan Garcia and I was essentially born and raised in the San Fernando Valley to a musical family i.e. World renown percussionists father Richie Gajate-Garcia and brother Roland Gajate-Garcia . I have my Bachelors in wind performance from Cal State University Northridge studying with Andy Malloy and have been studying bass independently with greats such as Hussain Jiffry and Oskar Cartaya. I have performed with Latin Grammy Award winners such as Alejandro Fernandez, Elvis Crespo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and currently am touring with Salvador Santana as we just finished some dates opening for Carlos Santana’s Corazon Tour. I have also been performing and touring with Persian icons Googoosh and Ebi on the Nostalgy Tour and backing prophet Kim Clement, spreading ministry throughout the globe. I have performed on such shows as American Idol, The Voice, Latin Grammys and Nickelodeon Kids Choice awards to name a few and have performed with various groups such as the Orlando, Kansas City and Toledo Symphonies with artist Jim Curry and his Tribute to John Denver. Music is a love and passion and I am thankful to be able to share this gift with people around the world!