Gerald Walcan Bright, better known as Geraldo (August 10, 1904, London, England - May 4, 1974, Vevey, Switzerland) was a British bandleader. Bright adopted the name "Geraldo" in 1930 to become one of the most popular dance-band leaders of the 1930s with his "sweet music" and his "Gaucho Tango Orchestra". During the 1940s, he modernized his style to continue enjoying great success. Biography He played piano and organ and studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He started his career as a pianist playing for silent films. Read more on Last.fm