Alberico Spatola, born Alberico Salvador Spatola on April 15, 1885, in Montevideo, Uruguay, was a distinguished trumpeter, pianist, bandleader, and composer. His family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he spent most of his life. Spatola came from a musical family and began his music education under the guidance of his father, José. Initially, he played the trumpet before transitioning to the piano.

In 1909, Spatola composed his first tango, "La sucursal," which won a contest at the Teatro Avenida. His professional debut as a musician occurred in 1913 at the Parisién café in Buenos Aires, where he played the trumpet in a ballroom orchestra and composed the tango "Trece," with lyrics by Ángel Villoldo.

Spatola was known for composing a series of numbered tangos up to number 25, after which he began giving his compositions more conventional titles. In 1914, he formed his own tango orchestra, performing at the Teatro Coliseo's carnival balls. He made his first public performance as a pianist and orchestra leader in Montevideo in 1916 and played lead trumpet for the orchestra accompanying Enrico Caruso in Tucumán.

In 1922, Spatola joined the music band of the Federal Police in Argentina, becoming its director in 1934, where he expanded the repertoire to include Argentine compositions and tangos. He briefly played clarinet in the orchestra led by Alberto Castellanos at the Grand Splendid Theatre in 1928, alongside notable musicians like Remo Bolognini and Juan José Castro.

Spatola was a prolific composer, creating numerous tangos such as "Andate y no vuelvas," "Cacholo," and "Por dónde andará," among others. His works also included other musical genres, such as waltzes, rancheras, and marches. He passed away on July 7, 1941, leaving behind a rich legacy in the tango music scene.