Piero Piccioni Essentials

Turin-born musician Piero Piccioni initially trained as a lawyer, but a love of music won out when it came to his career. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer enjoyed an enviable working life, writing hundreds of scores and working with Italian directors like Roberto Rossellini, Francesco Rosi and Antonio Pietrangeli. His inspiring, vibrant compositions brought their films to life, while his rich, jazzy sound, influenced by Charlie Parker and Art Tatum, became a fixture on TV and radio, and his mesmerising, intricate piano work charmed a nation.