Humberto Gatica

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Humberto Gatica

Humberto Gatica (* 1951 in Rancagua ) is an American record producer, sound engineer and arranger.

The nephew of the singers Arturo and Lucho Gatica traveled to the USA at the age of seventeen and initially took on various odd jobs in Los Angeles. When his uncle Lucho came to town in 1973, he introduced him to the sound engineer Val Valentin , who worked at MGM Records . This gave him the opportunity to gain experience in the field of record production as an assistant. After the dissolution of MGM Records in 1975 he worked independently for various labels. In 1978 he met the Canadian pianist and budding music producer David Foster , with whom he worked and received his first Grammy in 1984 (for the album Chicago 17 ).

Gatica became one of the most successful record producers and sound engineers with whom musicians such as Celine Dion , Josh Groban , Michael Bublé , Andrea Bocelli , Julio Iglesias , Tina Turner , Michael Jackson , Barbra Streisand and Mariah Carey worked. It has been awarded eight Grammy Awards and six Latin Grammy Awards.

Discography

Awards

Grammy Awards

  • 1984: Best engineered album, without classical: Chicago 17 ( Chicago )
  • 1987: Best engineered album, without classical: Bad ( Michael Jackson )
  • 1996: Album of the Year: Falling into You ( Celine Dion )
  • 1998: Single of the Year (Record of the Year), My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic) ( Celine Dion )
  • 2000: Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album (Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album), Uno ( La Ley )
  • 2007: Best Vocal Album - Traditional Pop (Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album): Call Me Irresponsible ( Michael Bublé )
  • 2009: Best Vocal Album - Traditional Pop (Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album): Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden ( Michael Bublé )
  • 2010: Best Vocal Album - Traditional Pop (Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album): Crazy ( Michael Bublé )

Latin Grammy

  • 2002: Best Merengue Album (Best Merengue Album): Yo Por Ti ( Olga Tañón )
  • 2002: Best Rock Album by A Group With Vocal: MTV Unplugged ( La Ley )
  • 2002: Album of the Year, MTV Unplugged ( Alejandro Sanz )
  • 2002: Single of the Year (Record of the Year): Y Solo Se Me Ocurre Amarte ( Alejandro Sanz )
  • 2004: Best Rock Album by A Duo or Group With Vocal, Libertad ( La Ley )
  • 2015: Lifetime Achievement Award, (Humberto Gatica)

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personal data
SURNAME Gatica, Humberto
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American record producer, sound engineer and arranger
DATE OF BIRTH 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH Rancagua