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|PersonName=Vicente Gómez | |||
|Name_real=Vicente Gómez Pinto | |||
|alternative_search=vicente gomez | |||
|genderLabel=male | |||
|birthDate=1911-07-08 | |||
|deathDate=2001-12-23 | |||
|birthPlaceLabel=Madrid | |||
|birthPlaceCountryLabel=Spain | |||
|citizenshipLabel=Spain;;USA | |||
|Occupation=composer;;guitarist | |||
|instrument=guitar | |||
|Commons image URL short=Vincente Gomez o.jpg | |||
|wikidataID=Q7932143 | |wikidataID=Q7932143 | ||
| | |Todotango_links=https://www.todotango.com/creadores/ficha/1521/Vicente-Gomez | ||
| | |PersonFreeText='''Vicente Gómez''' (8 July 1911 – 23 December 2001) was a Spanish guitarist and composer known for his film music, international performances, and teaching legacy. | ||
== Early Life and Training == | |||
Gómez was born in [[Madrid]], Spain. He learned guitar while performing in a tavern owned by his father, located in Madrid’s red-light district. He played there regularly until the age of 25, after which he traveled to [[Russia]]. Politically active, Gómez was a vocal opponent of [[Francisco Franco]]. | |||
== International Career == | |||
After visiting [[Cuba]] and [[Mexico]], where he was discovered while working on a radio show, Gómez moved to [[New York]] and toured across [[South America]]. In 1943, he became a U.S. citizen and joined the American army. | |||
In 1950, Gómez appeared—uncredited—as the guitarist "Cariago" in the film ''[[Crisis (1950 film)|Crisis]]'', starring [[Cary Grant]]. During the 1950s, he signed with [[Decca Records]], composed for several [[Hollywood]] films, and eventually retired from public performance to focus on composing and teaching. | |||
Among his students were [[Ricky Nelson]] and the wife of [[Omar Bradley]]. | |||
== Notable Works == | |||
'''Original theme for guitar and orchestra''' – featured in the soundtrack of the film ''[[Blood and Sand (1941 film)|Blood and Sand]]'' (1941), performed by Gómez himself. | |||
'''Verde luna''' (Green Moon) – rumba-bolero also featured in ''Blood and Sand''. | |||
Recorded in 1949 by [[Alfredo Antonini]] and his orchestra featuring [[Victoria Cordova]] and [[John Serry Sr.]] | |||
Later recorded in 2003 by Italian accordionist [[Beppe Junior]] for his album Liscioterapia (Europlay, CD 0189). | |||
== Legacy == | |||
Gómez’s personal archive, including original scores, teaching materials, military documents, photographs, and sound recordings, is held at the University Library of [[California State University, Northridge]]. | |||
== References == | |||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicente_G%C3%B3mez_(composer) Wikipedia article on Vicente Gómez] | |||
[https://digital-library.csun.edu/special-collections/vicente-gomez-collection Vicente Gómez Collection – CSUN Digital Library] | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:00, 12 June 2025
Real name Vicente Gómez Pinto
Life 8 July 1911 – 23 December 2001
Occupation
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• composer
• guitarist
Instrument
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• guitar
Place of birth Madrid
Country of birth Spain
Citizenship
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• Spain
• USA
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Vicente Gómez (8 July 1911 – 23 December 2001) was a Spanish guitarist and composer known for his film music, international performances, and teaching legacy.
Early Life and Training
Gómez was born in Madrid, Spain. He learned guitar while performing in a tavern owned by his father, located in Madrid’s red-light district. He played there regularly until the age of 25, after which he traveled to Russia. Politically active, Gómez was a vocal opponent of Francisco Franco.
International Career
After visiting Cuba and Mexico, where he was discovered while working on a radio show, Gómez moved to New York and toured across South America. In 1943, he became a U.S. citizen and joined the American army.
In 1950, Gómez appeared—uncredited—as the guitarist "Cariago" in the film Crisis, starring Cary Grant. During the 1950s, he signed with Decca Records, composed for several Hollywood films, and eventually retired from public performance to focus on composing and teaching.
Among his students were Ricky Nelson and the wife of Omar Bradley.
Notable Works
Original theme for guitar and orchestra – featured in the soundtrack of the film Blood and Sand (1941), performed by Gómez himself.
Verde luna (Green Moon) – rumba-bolero also featured in Blood and Sand.
Recorded in 1949 by Alfredo Antonini and his orchestra featuring Victoria Cordova and John Serry Sr.
Later recorded in 2003 by Italian accordionist Beppe Junior for his album Liscioterapia (Europlay, CD 0189).
Legacy
Gómez’s personal archive, including original scores, teaching materials, military documents, photographs, and sound recordings, is held at the University Library of California State University, Northridge.
References
Orchestras
No known group memberships.
Recordings
No recordings found.
Opus
| Title | Genre | Alt. title | Comp. Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peteneras | Flamenco | Niño que en cueros y descalzo | |
| Verde luna | Rumba bolero |