Cima is "peak" in Spanish. The name came about for two reason: 1) we wanted something simple so everyone can remember it; and 2) we wanted something positive. It is everyone's dream to be "on top of the mountain" or at the "peak" of whatever it is they are passionate about. We all want to be the best whether we are an athlete, a musician or even a businessman or businesswoman..or even on a spiritual level. I guess you can say our name is "where we want to be" as a band.

We do not play live right now. Cima actually started off with two passionate songwriters/musicians who recorded two albums and subsequently formed a band. Well, Cima is not a "band" right now, so to speak - PLUS the songwriting "duo" turned into a single songwriter - me! So actually, I wrote and performed everything myself, but I hope to put a band together soon to play this material. I will keep you posted!

I think the internet really hurt the music industry since artists now have the ability to promote their own music. I also believe MP3's hurt musicians because everyone now has access to downloads...illegal downloads that give nothing back to the "hungry musician".

ABSOLUTELY!!! I am very grateful to websites that provide a platform to musicians that enable us to promote our art in ways that were unthinkable 10 years ago. But come on...anyone my age can remember that dream of sitting at a table and signing that "record deal"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Cima" is the brain child of two seasoned and dedicated musicians. Ricky Wascher-Tavares and Oscar Peralta met 15 years ago in high school, where they learned, studied and played together in SharpEdge, a group which saw Ricky and Oscar begin to hone their songwriting skills. SharpEdge was an 80’s influenced rock/metal band, interpreting the “big hair” song styles of that era.

After playing for approximately two years together, Ricky and Oscar parted ways and played separately in many bands, both in the United States and in Mexico. It was here Ricky got his first taste at writing and recording a studio album with the Mexican rock group “Digital”. After parting ways with Digital in 1996, Ricky continued playing music in Mexico, playing brief stints with two Mexican rock bands, “Senda” and “Ruido Blanco”. Meanwhile, Oscar continued to play in a number of rock bands in the U.S and in Mexico.

Following a separation of approximately 5 years, Ricky and Oscar met up again and formed "Cima", a musical project inspired by years of dedication to music, a vast array of experience and a love of playing and songwriting. This “reunion” gave birth to Cima’s first CD entitled “Vuelo” which contains eleven compositions of acoustic guitar-dominated rock in Spanish, or “Rock en Español”. In order to maintain the direction, style and “vision” of the music, written by Ricky and Oscar, “Vuelo” was recorded solely by both composers, who played all of the instruments on the CD. Waldo Estrada, a local keyboardist and friend, supported Cima with his keyboard talents throughout the recording. The music on “Vuelo” was well received by radio listeners and catapulted Cima onto a higher level, both locally and across Mexico.

After a year of strictly radio promotion, Ricky and Oscar felt it was time to record a new CD, with a list of 25 songs ready to be picked for the next production. In April of 2000, Cima went back into the studio to record “La Elegancia de la Imaginación” which contains fourteen original songs from the songwriting duo, also in Spanish. For this project, Ricky and Oscar teamed up long-time friend AND drummer Mark Enciso. (Over the years, Ricky and Mark have played in more than half-a-dozen bands together.) Soon after its release, the duo parted ways amicably.

In 2006, after a 5 year hiatus from writing and recording, Ricky decided to "dust off" the Cima name and began composing music for a new album - but this time without his long-time partner and co-writer. The new album, entitled "Uno" ("One" in English) is a testament to Ricky's first endeavor as sole songwriter and producer for a musical project of this magnitude. This project is ALSO Ricky's first recording in English, although it does contain two re-recorded Cima songs (in Spanish) from the very first album "Vuelo".

Well, I grew up on Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Queensryche. Having been formally educated in music, I was also given the GIFT of an open mind. Therefore, here goes the list: classical music, jazz, flamenco, salsa, rock, neoclassical, heavy metal, progressive metal, speed metal, big band, blues, new age, alternative. Almost every style is a form or a mix of another (or several other) styles. When it comes to defining my music I say one thing: My music probably sounds like a ton of different artists that have influenced me and shaped me musically, spiritually AND personally throughout my brief but so far remarkable lifetime on this earth! (Did I answer the question???)

I just visited New Orleans for the first time in my life in May 2007. Two words define the music Mecca of the world: BOURBON STREET!!!!!!!!

Fender Guitars, Marshall 4 x 12 cabinet (the white limited edition cab), Digitech preamp and effects (GSP2101) with a REALLY old Sun power amp.

Something for my Spanish-speaking friends. (I cannot forget my roots!!!!) Mi musica y mi pagina las quiero dedicar a mi familia, mis amigos y a toda la gente que me a apoyado durante mi carrera musical. Yo jamas hubiera logrado lo que he logrado musicalmente sin el apoyo, el amor, la fe y sobre todo el sacrificio de muchas personas en mi vida.