Pianists · 1917–2013
Armando Trovajoli
Italian film composer and pianist (1917-2013)
- Born
- 2 September 1917
Rome - Died
- 28 February 2013
Rome - Country
- Italy
- Active
- 1940–2001
- Record labels
- RCA Records, RCA Italiana
- Discography
- 110 albums
Biography
Armando Trovajoli was a jazz musician who played piano and upright piano. Armando Trovajoli was born on 2 September 1917 in Rome and died on 28 February 2013 in Rome. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Records and RCA Italiana. The discography here lists 110 albums, from “Jazz Piano” (1958) to “Plus beau que moi, tu meurs” (2025). Honours include Nastro d'Argento for Best Score, David di Donatello for Best Score and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Armando Trovajoli (also Trovaioli; 2 September 1917 – 28 February 2013) was an Italian film composer and pianist with over 300 credits as composer and/or conductor, many of them jazz scores for exploitation films of the Commedia all'italiana genre. He collaborated with Vittorio De Sica on a number of projects, including one segment of Boccaccio '70. Trovajoli was also the author of several Italian musicals: among them, Rugantino and Aggiungi un posto a tavola. Trovajoli was the second husband of actress Pier Angeli. He died in Rome at the age of 95 on 28 February 2013.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Score
- David di Donatello for Best Score
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Ciak d'oro - best soundtrack
- David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Nastro d'Argento Lifetime Achievement Award
- Globo d'oro for Livetime Achievement
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Armando Trovajoli play?
Armando Trovajoli is known for playing piano and upright piano.
When and where was Armando Trovajoli born?
Armando Trovajoli was born 2 September 1917 in Rome.
What are Armando Trovajoli's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Jazz Piano (1958), Totò di notte n. 1 (1962), Ieri oggi domani (1963), Il fornaretto di Venezia (1964) and Il mito (1964).
External links
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