Ep. 252 - Kevin Ricard REMASTERED
from “Making It” with Terry Wollman Hosted by Terry Wollman
Drumming Up a Legacy: Kevin Ricard’s Path to Making It For percussionist, Kevin Ricard, versatility and musicality are the most important things he brings to each recording or performance. Whether itʼs the Brazilian groove of Sergio Mendes, the timeless music of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie, or playing with legends like Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins, and the late, great Celia Cruz, Kevin shows he can move smoothly between diverse styles and why heʼs in constant demand. Kevin’s long list of recording credits includes Joe Zawinul, B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Wayne Shorter, Marc Anthony, Kenny Loggins, Juan Gabriel, Queen Latifah, Enrique Iglesias, Jill Scott, Take 6, Christina Aguilera, Clare Fischer, Phillip Bailey and numerous others. Kevin has also performed on many movie scores including The Hangover 1 & 2, The Pink Panther 1 & 2, The Great Debaters, Traitor, Speed, The Adams Family Values, A Bugs Life, Woman On Top, and many more.The Hangover 3, R.I.P.D., This Means War, Tower Heist, The Muppet Movie, Let’s Be Cops, Antman, Get Hard, and The Peanuts Movie. With his new recording, “The Crossing”, Kevin is stepping out as an artist in his own right. The recording takes the listener on a musical journey, tracing the steps of migrations both voluntary and involuntary, through our collective history. The result being a rich mix of African influenced song from the continent, the Caribbean, South and North America. Originally recorded: February 19, 2025 Remastered: 2026
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