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| "Pasillas, who combines a standard jazz drum kit with congas and other percussion, confirmed that he is one of the most inventive and enterprising young drummers in jazz |
| Don Heckman, Los Angels Times |
| "Pianist Hilton Ruiz blew into LA for his first gig at Catalina, and all I can say is we're lucky the place is still standing....Ruiz was accompanied by Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas on drums.... with a torrent of rhythmic heat. Drummers DeLeon and Pasillas put forth spectacular displays, with Pasillas using a cowbell and the rim on his drum for emphasis, another incredible romp through a percussion-rich field" |
| Myrna Daniels, LA Jazz Scene |
| "The Allstar Latin Jazz Ensemble from Los Angeles...brings back to the area Oakland-born timbalero Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas, now a hot-shot percussionist on the Hollywood Scene." |
| Eastbay Free Weekly Express |
| "Giovani Hidalgo is quoted as saying, 'There are a lot of good drummers....see for your self. There's Sheila E., Roberto Rohena form Fania Allstars, Tommy Campbell, Omar Hakim, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Robbie Amin, William Kennedy, and Tiki Pasillas." |
| J. Poet, Down Beat Magazine |
| "Pasillas came up with the infectious "Las Marias" based on the Venezuelan guira rhythm. Pasillas's prolific singing added to his masterful performance at several percussion instruments, and his toddler Matisse contributed with some vocal effects." |
| Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene |
| "Tiki Pasillas on drums provided good solid beat and showed that he knew not only how, but also when, to play percussion." |
| Ralph Andrews, San Bernardino Sun |
| "Tolu's strength comes from its percussion team of Acuña, Luis Conte, Michito Sanchez and Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas. The foursome created a detailed, shifting backdrop" |
| Bill Kohlhaase, Los Angeles Times |
| "Playing with violinist Susie Hansen, percussionist Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas built up a full head of steam." |
| Don Heckman, Lost Angeles Times |
| "Bobby Shew...has teamed up with Machito Sanchez, Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas on timbales, and Jose "Papo" Rodriguez on bongos and percussion, each one with impressive credentials in the Latin Music community." |
| J Koster, Jazz Player Magazine |
