Guilherme Dias Gomes

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1974

Genres

jazz, latin jazz, hard bop, r&b, samba jazz, bossa nova

Instruments

trumpet, piano

Biography

Guilherme Emmer Dias Gomes is a renowned Brazilian trumpeter, composer, and music producer, born in Rio de Janeiro on July 11, 1950. The son of playwright Dias Gomes and soap opera writer Janete Clair, and brother of singer Denise Emmer and musician Alfredo Dias Gomes, Guilherme grew up in an artistically and culturally rich environment. He began his musical studies early, learning piano at age six and trumpet at 13, an instrument that would become his trademark. His academic background was consolidated with a degree in music from Uni-Rio in 1974 and subsequent studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he honed his skills under the guidance of Jeff Stout.

Throughout his career, Guilherme Dias Gomes has stood out both as an instrumentalist and as a composer and producer. As a trumpeter, he has participated in recordings by several renowned artists of Brazilian music, including Rita Lee, Gal Costa, Paulinho da Viola, Roberto Carlos, and Nara Leão, in addition to conducting international tours through Latin America, Europe, and the United States. His skill on the trumpet is frequently associated with influences such as Chet Baker, whom he has paid tribute to in musical projects.

As a music producer, Guilherme Dias Gomes has scored soundtracks for various Rede Globo productions, such as the telenovelas "Marina", "As noivas de Copacabana", and "A indomada", as well as films and theatrical plays. His solo discography includes albums such as "Milhas e Milhas" (1988), "Jazz Brasileiro" (1995), "Camaleão Urbano" (1999), "L'Amour" (2004), "Autoral" (2009), and "Leste" (2016), which explore his versatility across jazz, samba jazz, and original compositions.

Discography

• Guilherme Dias Gomes (1988)
• Milhas e Milhas (1989)
• Camaleão Urbano (1999)
• L 'AMOUR (2004)
• Leste (2016)
• 2018 (2018)
• Trips (2018)