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Félix Gutiérrez

Félix Gutiérrez (1909–1992) was a tango singer who recorded with the orchestras of Edgardo Donato and Pedro Maffia and briefly sang with Julio De Caro [3][4][6][8]. He was a member of Donato's orchestra from December 1932, and his recordings appear on both the Odeon and RCA Victor labels [4]. Sources differ on when his time with Donato ended [2][7].

1932: 9 · danced 1 times1933: 5 · danced 45 times1934: 1 · danced 0 times1936: 4 · danced 90 times
19321936
records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1932: 9, 1; 1933: 5, 45; 1934: 1, 0; 1936: 4, 90

  1. The 11 records with Edgardo Donato (58% of 19) hold 99% of the dancing to them, 1932–1936.

    How we know

    135 of 136 dances. A partner is named when they hold at least a fifth of the dancing and half again their share of the records.

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Félix Gutiérrez was a tango singer, born on 19 May 1909 [8]. He died on 6 October 1992 [3].

His earliest documented engagement was with Julio De Caro's orchestra in 1927, where he stayed for about six months and made one recording [1]. In 1932 recordings with his vocals were issued on the Odeon label . That December he joined Edgardo Donato's orchestra [4].

He recorded repeatedly with Donato during 1933 [5]. Sources differ on when he left: one account places his departure in 1934, with Antonio Maida as his replacement, while a recording calendar still lists him singing with Donato in March 1936 [2][7]. In October 1934 he recorded "A través de los años" with Pedro Maffia for RCA Victor [3][6], and in 1938 he became the refrain singer of Mario Azzerboni's orchestra [1].

Early career

In 1927 Gutiérrez joined Julio De Caro's orchestra, remaining for about six months and recording once during that period [1]. The dossier sources give no title or date for that single recording with De Caro [1].

A discography lists four recordings with his vocals on the Odeon label from the second half of 1932, dated 25 August, 29 August, 9 September and 23 September 1932 . These listings do not name the accompanying orchestra or the titles .

With Edgardo Donato

Gutiérrez joined Edgardo Donato's orchestra on 9 December 1932, and he is recorded as singing with the orchestra on that date [4]. A discography also lists a recording with his vocals on the RCA Victor label dated 9 December 1932 .

During 1933 a recording calendar lists him singing with Donato on 21 June, 13 July and 29 November 1933 [5]. RCA Victor recordings with his vocals are listed for 21 June, 13 July and 31 October 1933 .

The end of his time with Donato is reported differently. One source states that he left Donato's orchestra in 1934 and that Antonio Maida replaced him [2]. However, a recording calendar lists him singing with Donato's orchestra on 10 March 1936 [7], and a discography lists an RCA Victor recording with his vocals on the same date . The dossier does not explain whether this reflects a later return to the orchestra or a discrepancy between sources [2][7].

With Pedro Maffia

On 4 October 1934 Gutiérrez recorded "A través de los años" with Pedro Maffia for RCA Victor [3]. A recording calendar for 1934 also lists him singing with Maffia on that date [6].

Later career

In 1938 Gutiérrez became the refrain singer of Mario Azzerboni's orchestra [1]. The dossier contains no further information on his activity after that engagement [1]. He died on 6 October 1992 [3].

Recordings

A discography lists the following recordings with vocals by Gutiérrez, by label and date :

  • Odeon: 25 August 1932, 29 August 1932, 9 September 1932 and 23 September 1932
  • RCA Victor: 9 December 1932, 21 June 1933, 13 July 1933, 31 October 1933 and 10 March 1936

Separately, his recording of "A través de los años" with Pedro Maffia for RCA Victor is dated 4 October 1934 [3][6].

Related

The orchestras most closely connected with Gutiérrez in the sources are those of Edgardo Donato and Pedro Maffia [4][6]. He also worked with the orchestras of Julio De Caro and Mario Azzerboni, and Antonio Maida is named as his successor in Donato's orchestra [1][2].

References

How Tangopedia works

  1. 1.Félix Gutiérrez - Semblanza por Oscar Zucchi · todotango.com
  2. 2.Antonio Maida - Semblanza por Abel Palermo · todotango.com
  3. 3.Félix Gutiérrez (ficha) · todotango.com
  4. 4.Biography of Edgardo Donato by Oscar Zucchi - Todotango.com · todotango.com
  5. 5.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  6. 6.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  7. 7.tango.info, recordings of 10 March 1936 · tango.info
  8. 8.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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Orchestras over the years

First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes · Dances are filmed Performances matched to a recording, so a count can run low · Every singer and orchestra

19321936
  1. Edgardo Donato1932–1936 · 11135 Dances filmed
  2. Francisco Canaro1932 · 71 Dance filmed
  3. Pedro Maffia1934 · 1None matched yet

With Edgardo Donato

11 recordings · 1932–1936 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. La taperaEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérrezvalsRCA Victor
  2. Qué hacés qué hacésEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  3. Santa MilonguitaEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  4. Pobre soñadorEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  5. El huracánEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  6. El huracánEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  7. La novenaEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  8. PenasEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérrezvalsRCA Victor
  9. MañanaEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  10. Pura chispaEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérreztangoRCA Victor
  11. Secreto de amorEdgardo DonatoFélix GutiérrezvalsRCA Victor

With Francisco Canaro

7 recordings · 1932–1932 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Frená muchacho locoFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérreztangoOdeon
  2. Copa de amarguraFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérreztangoOdeon
  3. El traidorFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérreztangoOdeon
  4. EsperanzaFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérreztangoOdeon
  5. La bordadora de San TelmoFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérrezvalsOdeon
  6. NaschaFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérrezvalsOdeon
  7. Yo te adoro bandoneónFrancisco CanaroFélix GutiérreztangoOdeon

With Pedro Maffia

1 recordings · 1934–1934 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Juan ManuelPedro MaffiaFélix Gutiérrezmilonga

Singers18

Santa Milonguita · Edgardo Donato · 1933 — sung by Félix GutiérrezOct 31, 1933

Supported · 2

La tapera · Edgardo Donato · 1936 — sung by Félix GutiérrezMar 10, 1936

Supported · 2

Pobre soñador · Edgardo Donato · 1933 — sung by Félix GutiérrezJun 21, 1933

Supported · 2

El huracán · Edgardo Donato · 1932 — sung by Félix GutiérrezDec 9, 1932

Single source

Frená muchacho loco · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix GutiérrezSep 9, 1932

Supported · 2

Yo te adoro bandoneón · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix GutiérrezAug 29, 1932

Supported · 2

Esperanza · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix GutiérrezAug 25, 1932

Supported · 2

Copa de amargura · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix GutiérrezSep 23, 1932

Single source

La novena · Edgardo Donato · 1933 — sung by Félix GutiérrezJul 13, 1933

Supported · 2

Juan Manuel · Pedro Maffia · 1934 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

La bordadora de San Telmo · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

El traidor · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Nascha · Francisco Canaro · 1932 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Penas · Edgardo Donato · 1933 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Qué hacés qué hacés · Edgardo Donato · 1933 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Mañana · Edgardo Donato · 1936 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Pura chispa · Edgardo Donato · 1936 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Secreto de amor · Edgardo Donato · 1936 — sung by Félix Gutiérrez

Single source

Notes8

Joins Julio De Caro's orchestra for about six months and records once.1927

Single source

Leaves Donato's orchestra; Antonio Maida replaces him.1934

Single source

Records A través de los años with Pedro Maffia for RCA Victor.Oct 4, 1934

Single source

Becomes refrain singer of Mario Azzerboni's orchestra.1938

Single source

Dies.Oct 6, 1992

Single source

Félix Gutiérrez — described as Félix Gutiérrez (Cantor)

Supported · 2

El Negro Gutiérrez

Single source

Warm vocal timbre, flexible phrasing

Single source

Sang with4

Sang with Edgardo Donato1932–1936

Supported · 2

Sang with Pedro Maffia1934, Oct 4, 1934

Supported · 2

Sang with Julio De Caro1927

Single source

Sang with Manuel Buzon

Single source

Joined1

Joined Edgardo DonatoDec 9, 1932

Single source

Born2

Born on May 19, 1909

Supported · 2

Félix Gutiérrez — born on Félix Gutiérrez (May 19, 1909)

Supported · 2

In other catalogues4

Félix Gutiérrez — external id Félix Gutiérrez (todotango:creador/2545)

Supported · 2

tango.info · FelixGutie

Single source

Wikidata · Q55465928source

Single source

MusicBrainz · e96e934d-87df-408f-a062-e8e10870f7cesource

Single source

Died2

Félix Gutiérrez — died on Félix Gutiérrez (October 6, 1992)

Supported · 2

Died on October 6, 1992

Single source

Birthplace2

Félix Gutiérrez — born in Félix Gutiérrez (Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) Argentina)

Supported · 2

Born in Mar del Plata

Single source

Known for2

Is known for El huracán

Single source

Is known for La novena; Qué hacés qué hacés

Single source

Listen

  1. La taperaEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  2. Qué hacés qué hacésEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  3. Santa MilonguitaEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  4. Pobre soñadorEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  5. El huracánEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  6. El huracánEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  7. La novenaEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  8. PenasEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  9. MañanaEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  10. Pura chispaEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  11. Secreto de amorEdgardo DonatoFélix Gutiérrez
  12. Frená muchacho locoFrancisco CanaroFélix Gutiérrez

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