Ricardo "Eddy" Martínez, born on December 5, 1954, in Havana, Cuba, is a distinguished musician renowned for his versatility as a keyboardist, drummer, producer, arranger, composer, conductor, and sound engineer. In the 1970s, he founded the group Expreso Ritmico, releasing a self-titled LP that showcased his innovative fusion of Afro-Latin rhythms and contemporary sounds. ([musicismysanctuary.com](https://www.musicismysanctuary.com/ricardo-eddy-martinez-expreso-ritmico-1978-seminato?utm_source=openai)) Since relocating to the United States in 1980, Martínez has collaborated with a plethora of international artists, including Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, Rita Moreno, Johnny Mathis, Regina Belle, Paloma San Basilio, Chayanne, Azúcar Moreno, Arturo Sandoval, Chick Corea, and Paquito D’Rivera. His contributions have significantly enriched the Latin music landscape, blending traditional Cuban elements with diverse genres to create a unique and influential sound. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/34035-ricardo-eddy-martinez?utm_source=openai))