ARTIST ROSTER
American Idol, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Kevin Ricard’s versatility and musicality are the most important things he brings to each recording or performance. He brings a sense of groove to Rock, Jazz, Pop, and R&B styles, and adds authenticity to Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles. Whether it’s the Brazilian groove of Sergio Mendes, the timeless music of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie, or playing with legends like Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins, or the late, great Celia Cruz, Kevin shows he can move smoothly between diverse styles and why he’s 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 and numerous others.
Kevin has also performed on a number of movie scores including The Hangover, The Pink Panther 1 & 2, The Great Debaters, Traitor, Speed, The Adams Family Values, A Bugs Life, Woman On Top and many more. Kevin's professional television career includes being a member of the house bands for Dancing with the Stars, America's Got Talent, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and American Idol.
LP is proud to offer Kevin’s innovative, patent-pending, top-tuning Signature Cajon (LP1424) that allows the player shape the tone to their exact specifications.
Steve Tyrell, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott
For the past 11 years Kevin Winard has toured the world with singer Steve Tyrell. He's recorded on numerous CDs of Steve's as well as played on recordings which Steve has produced. The most recent are with artists Neal McCoy and Kristin Chenoweth. His drumming and percussion talents also led him to perform and/or record with artists such as Sergio Mendes, Doc Severinsen, The Captain & Tennille, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra Jr., Rosemary Clooney, John Rowles, Delaney Bramlett, Roger Williams, Carol Burnett, Hal Linden, Ray Anthony, Les Brown, Billy Barty, Patty Andrews of The Andrew Sisters, Mavis Rivers, Captain Jack McDuff, Jim Nabors, Téka, Joyce Partise, Dolores Scozzesi, Lauren White, Mark Winkler, Marylyn Horne, Marilyn Maye, Christine Ebersole, Gloria Loring and Debby Boone. Kevin has also been working with studio legend Tom Scott and with the legendary Diane Schuur. In addition, Kevin has produced projects for other artists.
Norman Connors, The Isely Brothers, The Jazz Crusaders
Ricardo Caciano Wilkins is an accomplished Latin music artist, most notably playing the Bongos. Wilkins has played with Norman COnnors, Wayne Henderson, The Crusaders, A Taste of Honey, The Isley Brothers, Doc Powell, Barry White and Diana Ross.
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