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— John Coltrane (1926-1967)
 
 

James Gallardo was born in White Plains, NY and raised in the Central Coast of CA. He graduated from California Polytechnic University earning a BA in Music studying classical double bass in 2017. James has performed with many acclaimed artists including: Louie Ortega (Grammy Winner- Texas Tornados), Dallon Weeks (Grammy Nominated-Panic At The Disco), Adam Benjamin (Grammy Nominated-Kneebody), Mic Gillette (founding member of Tower of Power), Terry Lawless (touring member of 22 time Grammy Award Wining Rock Band- U2), and many others.

James prides himself as an highly-acclaimed and accomplished international performer, artist, actor, musician and multi instrumentalist—averaging 250 shows per year since 2014. He has been casted in movies such as Destination Wedding, staring Keanu Reeves & Winona Ryder plus many theater productions on land and for Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: Company, All Night Strut, Man of La Mancha, Million Dollar Quartet, Always… Patsy Cline, Blazing Boots, Palace of Lights (Havana), and Choir Of Man.