About Joe Gallardo
Born 1939. Joe Gallardo is an American composer, jazz musician, university teacher, pianist and musician.
Jose "Joe" Gallardo (born September 22, 1939) is an American jazz musician and composer.
Awards and honors 2008: South Texas Music Walk of Fame
Discography As leader 1975: Sol - Sol 1981: Latino Blue 2002: A Latin Shade of Blue 2004: Latin Jazz Latino with the NDR Big Band
As sideman With Luis Gasca 1968: The Little Giant 1974: Born to Love You 1976: Collage
With Little Joe y La Familia 1972: Para La Gente 1973: Total
With Mongo Santamaria 1975: Mongo / Lady Guajira 1977: Dawn (Amanecer)Feat Ruben Blades on Vocals
With Roberto Santamaria 2013: Fiesta Al Jazz 2015: The Conga King
With others 1971: Arnett Cobb - The Wild Man from Texas 1973: La Tortilla Factory - La Tortilla Factory 1979: Mel Lewis and New Quintet - The New Mel Lewis Quintet Live 1988: Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass - Live in Concert Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass 2005: Pee Wee Ellis - Different Rooms 2012: Jerry Tilitz & Joe Gallardo - An Exciting Jazz Trombone Summit 2015: The Windwalkers - The Windwalkers
Most Notable Songs:Dawn (Amanecer)Composer: Won Grammy- (Mongo SantamarÃa Feat Ruben Blades on Vocals
Las Nubes: Little Joe y La Familia-Chicano/Tejano Anthem Producer & Arranger
La Malagueña: Tortilla Factory- Producer & Arranger
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Who is Joe Gallardo?
American jazz musician and composer
When was Joe Gallardo born?
Joe Gallardo was born on 22 September 1939 in Corpus Christi.
What is Joe Gallardo's occupation?
Joe Gallardo is a composer, jazz musician, university teacher, pianist and musician.
What nationality is Joe Gallardo?
Joe Gallardo is American.
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