Eddie Gómez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eddie Gómez
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Eddie Gómez playing his bass in 2010.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edgar Gómez |
| Born | October 4, 1944 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Double bass |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Mark Kramer, Steps Ahead |
Edgar Gómez (born October 4, 1944) is a talented Puerto Rican jazz musician. He is famous for playing the double bass. He is especially known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1966 to 1977.
About Eddie Gómez
Eddie Gómez was born in Puerto Rico. When he was young, his family moved to New York City. This is where he grew up. He started playing the double bass in school when he was eleven. At thirteen, he went to the New York City High School of Music & Art.
He played in the Newport Festival Youth Band from 1959 to 1961. He then graduated from Juilliard in 1963. Juilliard is a very famous music school.
Eddie's Music Career
Eddie has played with many famous musicians. These include Gerry Mulligan, Marian McPartland, and Chick Corea. He spent eleven years with the Bill Evans Trio. During this time, they performed in the United States, Europe, and Asia. They also made many recordings together.
Eddie is known for being a great "accompanist." This means he supports other musicians with his playing. He is very quick and flexible on his instrument. He has also worked as a "studio musician." This means he plays on recordings for many jazz artists. He has also released his own music. Some of his recent albums were made with jazz pianist Mark Kramer.
In May 2013, Eddie Gómez received a special award. He got an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain. This was a big honor for him.
Eddie Gómez's Albums
Eddie Gómez has released many albums. Some of these are his own projects. Others are where he played with other musicians. Here are a few of his albums as a leader or co-leader:
| Year | Album Title | Record Label | Notes |
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| 1976 | Down Stretch | Trio Records | This was one of his early albums as a leader. |
| 1984 | Gomez | Interface | He played with famous musicians Chick Corea and Steve Gadd on this album. |
| 1986 | Mezgo | Epic/Sonic | This album featured Michael Brecker on saxophone. |
| 1988 | Power Play | Columbia | This album included many guest musicians. |
| 1993 | Next Future | Stretch Records | He worked with Chick Corea again on this album. |
| 2004 | Art Of The Heart | Art of Life Records | This album was a collaboration with pianist Mark Kramer. |
See also
In Spanish: Eddie Gómez para niños
