Italian composer and arranger Piero Umiliani was a pioneering figure in film and library music, celebrated for his sophisticated blend of jazz, lounge, and experimental sounds. His collaboration with legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker stands as a highlight in his career, merging Umiliani’s lush orchestral sensibility with Baker’s intimate, emotive phrasing. Together, they captured a timeless dialogue between Italian cinematic elegance and cool jazz artistry, leaving an enduring imprint on mid‑century European jazz and soundtrack culture.