Mussolini's son Romano has died in Italy at the age of 79. Why is this music news, you ask? Well, the youngest son and last surviving child of the Italian dictator was in fact an accomplished jazz pianist. Romano began his career under an assumed name, but took back his real surname when he achieved success and critical acclaim in the sixties with his All Stars Ensemble. The musician, who was married to Anna Maria Scicilone, Sophia Loren's sister, over the course of his career worked with a number of jazz greats, including Chet Baker, Dizzie Gillespie and Duke Ellington.
Feb 6, 2006
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Mussolini's son dies
Romano Mussolini, the jazz pianist and youngest son of Benito Mussolini, has died in Italy aged 79, having worked with jazz greats including Chet Baker and Duke Ellington.