Los Angeles musician Sebastien Ricard is a professional Latin, Jazz, and R&B bassist. A versatile accompanist, he moves seamlessly between upright and electric bass and has accompanied artists playing genres from around the world — from the Afro-Cuban clave of Daymé Arocena to the 17/16 jazz compositions of Greg Spero’s Spirit Fingers. Over the last decade, Sebastien has performed in large halls, recording studios, small private events, restaurants, orchestra pits, and festivals from Coast to Coast.

Sebastien grew up in Santa Barbara, California and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music with a minor in Recording and Production for Musicians.
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Besides his work as a freelance accompanist and private instructor, Sebastien Ricard is the co-founder of the Lil Jazz Group, alongside vocalist Lillian McKenzie. The Lil Jazz Group performs jazz standards that set the mood for fine dining experiences, cocktail parties, events, and more. For more information, visit the Lil Jazz Group webpage.