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Bruno Martino was an Italian composer, pianist, and singer who was born on November 11, 1925, in Rome, Italy. He was the son of a jazz musician and grew up in a musical family. His father, Renato Martino, was a well-known jazz pianist and composer in Italy, and his mother, Maria, was a singer. Martino began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He studied at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he learned classical music and composition. However, he was also influenced by jazz and popular music, which he heard from his father and other musicians. In the 1940s, Martino began performing in clubs and theaters in Rome, playing jazz and popular music. He also started composing his own songs, which were influenced by American jazz and Italian pop music. In 1950, he wrote his first hit song, "Estate," which became a classic of Italian popular music. Martino continued to write and perform music throughout the 1950s and 1960s, becoming one of the most popular composers and performers in Italy. He wrote many hit songs, including "Drinking Again," "Love in Portofino," and "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning." Martino's music was known for its romantic and melancholic themes, as well as its sophisticated harmonies and arrangements. He was also a skilled pianist and often performed his own songs in concerts and on television. In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Martino also worked as a music producer and arranger. He collaborated with many other musicians and singers, including Mina, Ornella Vanoni, and Sergio Endrigo. Martino's music was popular not only in Italy but also in other countries, especially in Latin America and Japan. His songs were often covered by other artists and translated into different languages. Martino continued to write and perform music until his death in Rome on June 12, 2000. He left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be loved and appreciated by audiences around the world.

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