Diogo Gomes
Diogo Gomes is a Grammy-winning Brazilian trumpeter, arranger, composer, and producer known for his exceptional versatility across orchestral, jazz, pop, and MPB. A featured soloist, touring musician for Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, and one of Brazil's top studio recording trumpeters, Diogo delivers world-class tone, musical depth, and refined artistic expression in every session.
Biography
Diogo Gomes, born in Rio de Janeiro, is a celebrated trumpeter, arranger, composer, and music producer. He began his musical training at age 10 under the guidance of his father, trombonist Cesario Constancio Gomes, who shaped his foundation in theory, harmony, arranging, technique, and improvisation. Diogo earned a Bachelor's degree in Trumpet Performance from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and later completed a Postgraduate degree in Arts Education and Music Education. He has appeared as a soloist with the Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre and the UFRJ Symphony Orchestra, and served for two years as a trumpet professor at the University of Brasília (UnB). He is frequently invited to perform with major Brazilian symphony orchestras. In 2022, he received the Novos Talentos Award at the Savassi Jazz Festival.
Professional Experience
Grammy Award nominee and 3-time Latin Grammy Award winner (arranger)
Bachelor's degree in Trumpet Performance from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Master's degree in Music from UFRJ
Postgraduate degree in Arts Education and Music Education
Featured trumpet soloist with Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre and UFRJ Symphony Orchestra
Former trumpet professor at University of Brasília (UnB)
2022 Novos Talentos Award winner at Savassi Jazz Festival
Touring trumpeter and arranger for Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso
Toured with Maria Bethânia, Djavan, Jorge Ben Jor, Maria Rita, and Nando Reis
Recording credits: Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia (Live), Gilberto Gil, Maria Rita, Bala Desejo, Gilsons
Recorded with Xande de Pilares, Martinho da Vila, Gal Costa, Lulu Santos, Elza Soares, Adriana Calcanhotto
Released debut solo album TRANSCENDENTAL (2022) showcasing original compositions
Reference in studio trumpet recording across orchestral, jazz, pop, and MPB
Specialist in Afro-Brazilian musicality and performance
Frequently invited to perform with major Brazilian symphony orchestras
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