Welcome to the "Jerry De La Rosa All-Star Tribute" CD project

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"Jerry De La Rosa Retrospective"
Produced by Jesus Ramirez, President and Story Collector
 
Jerry de la Rosa was a gentle human being who was known for his sincerity and easy-going style. Jerry had many dreams in his life; one of them was succeed in the Tejano music industry..
Among the Jerry's biggest professional achievements were his songwriting and music production. Beyond that, Jerry became a great icon who became known for his particular style of composing and playing music
Throughout the years there have been several keyboardists that have attempted to develop their abilities to match Jerry De La Rosa's expertise and style. However no one has gotten close to what Jerry achieved during his 25-year music career. Jerry's secret was his ability to blend his workmanship with top productions. Jerry was very talented when it came to combining and incorporating other styles of music into Tejano, creating what became known as "Jerry's style."
Thanks to his charm, his ability to make fast friends and talent, Jerry became an in-demand studio musician. Recording artists welcomed Jerry's total creativity in all their productions. Often the final product evolved into a professional recognition that stimulated his pride, making Jerry a better producer. All the artists Jerry worked with, often considered their new production a major accomplishment and a step forward into a higher popularity. Through his work and artistic vision, Jerry transformed their productions into masterpieces that marked an era in our music.
Jerry's artistry is too big for anyone to duplicate or attempt to reproduce. Through the years and through his outstanding work, Jerry demonstrated a high level of commitment to his craft.Jerry De La Rosa believed in his profession and he focused on making hits. In doing so, he helped developed entrepreneurs into the superstars we all know today.
In this life, people often take advantage of each other. But Jerry never had hard feelings towards anyone, and that made him a very special person. He was widely admired and well-liked, especially by those he knew and worked with.

Those of us who were fortunate to have known and/or worked with Jerry are enriched by him. We will never forget him. Jerry was not able to overcome his illness to live on. But all the participating artists, producers, engineers and other friends, have produced an album where Jerry will live forever in the hearts of his friends. I have no doubt that Jerry, in time, will become immortal to every fan of Tejano music.
 
Jorge Flores, a friend
The Graphic Studio
August 27, 2008
Various news reports

7/30/2009
Little Joe, Ruben Ramos among All Stars on tribute CD to De La Rosa
By RAMIRO BURR
SAN ANTONIO -- Ruben Ramos, Ramiro Herrera, and Little Joe were among the top artists that participated in the video recording session Tuesday at the sprawling Keith Harter Studio for the Jerry De La Rosa all-star CD tribute project.
PHOTO: L-R Joe Posada, Gary Hobbs, Ramiro Herrera, David Marez and Stefani in front. Courtesy Ricardo Mireles Scorpion Studios

Also participating in the all-star CD project are David Marez, Stefani, Bob Gallarza, Jorge Moreno, Joe Posada, Leslie Lugo, Pete Astudillo, Gary Hobbs and Jay Perez. Executive producer Jorge Flores and a handful of other engineers coordinated the video shoot of the single "Te Extrañamos Mucho," where cameramen synched the visual footage to the actual audio recording.

The project is wrapping up almost a month before the first-year anniversary of singer/keyboardist De La Rosa's passing. De La Rosa, a native of Laredo, was an influential keyboardist/arranger whose tenure included stints with Jay Perez, Fandango USA and Los Big Chihuahuas. He passed away at 42 in San Antonio on Aug. 27, 2007 after a lengthy illness.

"This tribute is special because it is bringing together many Tejano artists, which is very rare," said Houston-based DJ/Latin booking agent Jesse "Jumpin J" Rodriguez. "This shows that we can work together and that will be the main reason this will be a success.

"Everybody loves Jerry, he was a special person who touched many lives."

Apart from the musicianship, Jerry was a down-to-earth good person," said songwriter Pete Astudillo. "He would bend over backwards for you and really go all out if you need something."

In a recent marathon mixing session in north San Antonio at Robert Ybarra's Studio Cats recording studio, producers mixed, matched and sequenced the various voices that are on the tribute song "Te Extrañamos Mucho," which was written by award-winning songwriter and fellow Laredoan Humberto Ramon of Luna Llena Publishing.

Other participating artists include Agnes Torres, Arturo Gutierrez, Eddie Guerrero, Raul Sanchez, Rick Acosta, Jorge Alejandro, Paul Diamante, Jorge Moreno, Pancho Rodriguez, Marcos Orozco, Joey Martinez, Wally Garza, Elio Quintanilla, Israel Maldonado, Judi De Leon, and legendary radio DJ and fellow Laredoan "Bird" Rodriguez.

The musicians that played on the song are Robert Ybarra, keyboards/guitars; Joey Sanchez, drums; Guillermo Rodriguez, bass; Mike Guerra, accordion; Joe Posada and Felo Sepulveda, saxophones.

The CD and single will be released on Aug.27, 2008. On that same day, a CD release party is scheduled at the Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Flores said most of the artists that participated in the historic record will be on hand to sign copies of the CD and take photographs with fans.

Longtime radio consultant Danny Garcia (www.dcgvoiceworks.com) and Carmen Duran Garcia will serve as master of ceremonies.

More details:
 
8/28/2007
Jerry De La Rosa Dead, longtime Tejano keyboardist played with several groups
 

By RAMIRO BURR
Veteran Tejano keyboardist Jerry De La Rosa, who played with Gary Hobbs and the Jay Perez Band, passed away Monday morning at the age of 41.

Exact cause of death has not been released but De La Rosa had suffered from diabetes in recent years and had been on dialysis.

Details on visitation and funeral services are pending but it is expected De La Rosa will be buried in his hometown of Laredo, Texas. Services will be handled by the Hernandez-López Funeral Home, 800 Boston St, in Laredo.

"Jerry was a keyboardists who played with Gary Hobbs and was part of the Jay Perez band in 1992," said producer Gilbert Velasquez. "He was an outstanding keyboard player and instrumental in the beginning with Jay's band. He also worked with me on several projects including Laura Canales."

Velasquez said plans called for several members of the Jay Perez band to serve as pallbearers including: Chente Barrera, Jay Perez, Gilbert Velasquez, Gilbert Escobedo, "Speedy" Villanueva and Johnny Salazar.

According to a funeral home representative, tentative services include a visitation from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, a religious service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral service is tentatively scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 with the location either at the funeral chapel or a local church.

Again these are tentative service information and final details should be confirmed with the funeral home, which can be reached at (956) 723-2978.

De la Rosa's widow Yvonne, from San Antonio, said De La Rosa was born on Nov. 18, 1965 in Laredo. His first name was Gerardo, but he was known as Jerry to everyone.
 
"A great talent has been lost in our industry but surely won't be forgotten! Thru his music his spirit will live on."
Bino G. - Bnetradio/Tejano