Peppino De Luca (1936–1974) was an Italian composer, conductor, arranger, and trombonist renowned for his contributions to jazz, soundtracks, and library music. An autodidact, he began playing the trombone in the 1950s with various amateur university groups. De Luca's style was often compared to Kid Ory and Vic Dickenson, and he was known for his scat singing during live performances. He composed scores for films such as "La ragazza con la pistola" (1968) and "L'uomo dagli occhi di ghiaccio" (1971). His work continues to influence and inspire musicians and composers worldwide. ([it.wikipedia.org](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppino_De_Luca?utm_source=openai))