Bob Gallarza is an award winning producer,
arranger and guitarist extraordinaire. His vast experience
in mainstream music plus his incorporation of the "West Coast Sound" has established Bob
as a powerful force behind the success of many noted artists.
Gallarza's latest endeavor is entitled "with Pride and Passion".
Providing his listeners with an array of timeless music, this
album shows the exuberance of Bob's creativity and musical versatility.
This production is no doubt yet another keeper.
Bob Gallarza's extensive musical experience
is overwhelming. In the late 60's, Bob freelanced, performing
at all of the popular nightspots in Hollywood. His soulful
and aggressive sound immediately gained popularity with music
greats like Ike and Tina Turner, Delaney and Bonnie, Al Wilson,
and other Los Angeles music makers. The multi-Grammy Award
winning group, The Fifth Dimension took notice of Gallarza's
exceptional talent and immediately invited him to join them.
For the next fifteen years, Bob toured all over the world performing
for the most prestigious audiences. This included rare performances
behind the Iron Curtain, European Royalty, the White House,
Las Vegas and numerous other events. As a lead guitarist, Bob
has had the pleasure of working with some of the most distinguished
artists in our history including, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope,
Sammy Davis Jr., Sister Sledge, James Brown, Neil Sedaka, Willie
Nelson, Al Wilson and many other artists and studio musicians.
Bob has also performed on Broadway and appeared on numerous
television shows such as The Johnny Carson Show, The Today
Show, Merv Griffen Show, Mike Douglas Show, Dick Clark Show,
Jerry Lewis Telethon, Don Kirshner, Midnight Special, Marilyn
and Billy Summer Show and The Sonny & Cher Show.
It was in 1984 that Bob decided to retire from the West Coast
music scene and move to Texas. This move unexpectedly jump-started
a second career for Gallarza when he rekindled his friendship
with music legend Little Joe and Johnny Hernandez. His many years
with Little Joe as business manager, producer, arranger and bandleader
influenced the major labels to look at this undiscovered Latin
music market. Bob soon took the Quincy Jones road and began producing
various other artists on the request of the major labels and
artists. Johnny Rodriguez, Jay Perez, Adalberto, Ruben Ramos,
Lisa Lopez, Johnny Hernandez, Elsa Garcia, Latin Breed, David
Lee Garza and Stefani are just few artists that he has had the
pleasure to produce and work along side.
Bob Gallarza has won numerous music awards.
These awards were attributed for his role as a producer and
accomplished guitarist. Today, Bob Gallarza dedicates his time
to recording, producing, consulting, and developing new talent.
On occasion for special events, Bob will perform on stage with
his all star orchestra. Respected as an innovator, Gallarza
has created his own recognizable signature sound. The unique,
sophisticated Gallarza sound incorporates the arrangements
of Mainstream R&B with Latin and Jazz rhythms
plus his West Coast influences.
Bob Gallarza has many accomplishments
in every aspect of the music industry. He has always striven
to provide the very best quality attainable and has deservedly
gained the respect and admiration from his peers. Currently,
Bob is producing a new album for his long time amigo, Little
Joe. Gallarza's latest CD "with Pride and Passion" was just released this winter with
the monster hit "Soldado Razo", which was dedicated to the families
and servicemen of the armed forces.
