Dalton Vogeler

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Dalton Vogeler Gomes

Years Active

1946–2008

Genres

MPB, samba, choro, instrumental music

Instruments

double bass, saxophone

Biography

Dalton Vogeler Gomes, artistically known as Dalton Vogeler, was a multifaceted Brazilian artist born in Rio de Janeiro on January 12, 1926. Grandson of conductor Henrique Vogeler and son of acoustic guitarist Carlos Vogeler Gomes, his inclination for music manifested itself from childhood. He studied with renowned masters such as Romeu Dalta, Davi Paiva, and Antônio Leopaldi, honing his talent on various instruments.

His musical career began in 1946 with the creation and direction of the Quinteto de Dalton, a group that performed on major Rio radio stations such as Rádio Club and Rádio Tupi. Starting in 1950, he worked as a saxophonist and double bassist in various renowned orchestras and ensembles, including Waldir Calmon's and the Orquestra Tabajara. As a composer, his greatest success was "Balada Triste", a partnership with Esdras Silva, released in 1959, which became a classic of Brazilian popular music with hundreds of recordings. Other compositions of his, such as "Viver em Paz" and "O Andarilho", were also recorded by artists like Maysa and Luiz Gonzaga.

In addition to his work as a musician and composer, Dalton Vogeler was an important music producer, having worked with instrumentalists such as Altamiro Carrilho and Déo Rian. His work in the field of copyright was notable, having presided over the Associação Defensora de Direitos Artísticos e Fonomecânicos (ADDAF) and served in various trade associations. Vogeler also graduated in clinical psychology and parapsychology, giving lectures on music-hypnotherapy. In 1993, he published his memoirs in the book "Por Trás do Contrabaixo". Dalton Vogeler passed away on December 8, 2008, in Rio de Janeiro, as a result of choking.