Arnaldo Saccomani

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1960–2020

Genres

pop, MPB, pagode, rock

Instruments

keyboards

Biography

Arnaldo Saccomani was born in São Paulo on August 24, 1949, and built a remarkable career as a music producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. His career began in the 1960s, a period when he worked on the production of records for major names in Brazilian music, such as Tim Maia, Rita Lee, and Ronnie Von. Over the years, he and his daughter Thaís Nascimento ranked among the country's top earners of copyright royalties, consolidating his importance behind the scenes of the national recording industry.

In addition to his work with MPB and national rock, Saccomani was heavily active in the 1990s in boosting romantic pagode and discovering new talents. He was involved in the launch of the group Dominó, secured the contract that led Mamonas Assassinas to stardom, and also produced artists from different genres, such as Mara Maravilha, Grupo Carrapicho, and the comedian Tiririca. His international versatility also stood out when he produced an album for the Mexican singer Luis Miguel in Spain.

Beyond the recording studios, Arnaldo stood out as a director for radio stations, such as Antena 1 FM and Jovem Pan II, where he discovered important broadcasting names. The general public also came to recognize him nationally for his participation as a strict and demanding judge on talent and variety shows on SBT, such as Astros, Ídolos, and Qual é o Seu Talento?. The producer passed away in Indaiatuba on August 27, 2020, as a result of kidney complications and diabetes.