Romano Mussolini (born September 26, 1927 in Carpena, Forlì, Italy, died February 3, 2006 in Rome) was the third and youngest son of Benito Mussolini. He was never involved in politics, but rather was a well-appreciated jazz pianist and painter. He was also a film producer. ^{[citation needed]} September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Forlì, 44°13′N 12°02′E, is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, famed as the birthplace of the great painter Melozzo da Forlì and of Fascist leader Benito Mussolini (at Predappio). ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City motto: Senatus Populusque Romanus – SPQR (The Senate and the People of Rome) Founded 21 April 753 BC mythical, 1st millennium BC Region Latium Mayor Walter Veltroni (Left-Wing Democrats) Area  - City Proper  1285 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 2. ... Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (July 29, 1883 – April 28, 1945) led Italy from 1922 to 1943. ... Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ... The Mona Lisa is perhaps the best-known artistic painting in the Western world. ...

Mussolini studied music as a child playing classical pieces with his father on the violin. [1] After World War II, he started playing jazz under an assumed name and by the mid 1950s, he had formed a trio. The Romano Mussolini released a self-titled record through RCA Records in 1956. By the 1960s, he had formed the "Romano Mussolini All Stars", which became one of Italy's foremost jazz bands. Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII or World War Two), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the... Sony BMG Music Entertainment is the result of a 50/50 joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment (part of Sony) and BMG Entertainment (part of Bertelsmann AG) completed in August 2004. ...

The All Stars recorded a well-received record Jazz Allo Studio 7 in 1963 with At the Santa Tecla following a year later. Mussolini's band toured internationally with artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and Chet Baker. In the 1990's, Mussolini recorded two more albums, Perfect Alibi and Soft and Swing. Dizzy Gillespie photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955 John Birks Dizzy Gillespie (October 21, 1917 - January 6, 1993) was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Chet Baker Monument in Amsterdam Chesney Henry Chet Baker Jr. ...

Mussolini married Anna Maria Scicolone, the sister of actress Sophia Loren. They had two daughters, Elisabetta and Alessandra, who is currently a deputy in the European Parliament. With his second wife, the actress Carla Puccini, he had a third daughter, Rachele, named after his mother Rachele Mussolini. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Sophia Loren in 1955 Sophia Loren (born September 20, 1934) is considered to be the most famous Italian actress of all time. ... Alessandra Mussolini (born December 30, 1962) is a Member of the European Parliament. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... Donna Rachele Mussolini (1890-1979) was the wife of Benito Mussolini. ...

Mussolini was very reserved about his family history. It was only in 2004 that he published a book, entitled "Il Duce, mio padre" (Il Duce, My Father), followed by a similar book in 2005, collecting personal memories and accounts of private confidences and discussions with his father. Duce is an Italian word meaning leader (derived from Latin dux of the same meaning). ...

He was the last surviving child of Benito Mussolini.

Discography

Selected recordings

• 1996 "Soft & Swing"
• 2001 "The Wonderful World of Louis"
• 2002 "Timeless Blues"
• 2002 "Music Blues"
• 2003 "Jazz Album"
• 2003 "Napule 'nu quarto 'e luna"
• 2004 "Alibi perfetto" [Soundtrack]
• 2005 "Mirage"

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External links

• (en) Mussolini's jazz pianist son dies from BBC News
• (it) E' morto Romano Mussolini, il figlio jazzista del duce from La Repubblica
• (en) "Jazz pianist Romano Mussolini dies at 78" CBC Arts
• (en) [ROMANO|MUSSOLINI[&uid=CAW020602040033&samples=1&sql=11:lgfe4j270wat~T2 Allmusic.com entry on Romano Mussolini