 Following the lead of bass guitarist Steve Swallow, Goines switched his primary focus to the electric bass in the mid 1970s.He relocated from the west coast to New York City in 1977 where he began studying Latin music with bassists Joe Santiago and Andy Gonzalez, and the rhythms of Brazil with his frequent bandmate, the Brazilian master percussionist Portinho.Goines' performance/touring credits include three decades as bassist for Latin jazz flutist and bandleader Dave Valentin, and a 20-year tenure with guitarist Mike Stern.