Except for a noted recording done at Capitol Studios which become the last LP Stan Kenton and Creative World would produce just before Kenton's death in 1979 (Stan Kenton presents Gabe Baltazar), his name was scarce during this time in the continental United States as a jazz soloist. Baltazar held the position with the Royal Hawaiian Band until 1985 when he retired from civil service.
Except for a recorded performance at Capitol Studios, which became the last LP Stan Kenton and Creative World would produce before Kenton's death in 1979 (Stan Kenton presents Gabe Baltazar), his name was relatively unknown as a jazz soloist during this period in the continental United States. Baltazar held the position with the Royal Hawaiian Band until 1985, when he retired from government service.