p, 1924-2017 IT, Milan
Musician / Composer / Arranger / Conductor of Pop and Jazz
A.k.a. J. Roversol
Bruno Canfora (Born November 6,1924 in Milano, passed away August 6, 2017 in Tavernelle, Perugia) was an Italian composer, conductor, and music arranger. Canfora studied piano at an early age, then studied oboe at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milano. During the Second World War, he played several concerts with his group in Trieste. After the war, he moved to Torino and became conductor of the Castellino Danze Orchestra. Besides having composed scores for television programs and films, Canfora is known for his work in pop music, particularly for his collaboration with Mina, for whom he composed the songs Brava and Sono come tu mi vuoi. He also composed songs for Rita Pavone, Ornella Vanoni, Shirley Bassey, and the Kessler Twins. Canfora was the conductor for the Sanremo Music Festival in 1961.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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La Regina Dei Tartari (Original Motion Picture Score) | Bruno Canfora | 2014 | Album |
Spia Spione / Riuscirà Il Nostro Eroe A Ritrovare Il Più Grande Diamante Del Mondo? (Corri Corri Jimmy Logan) / Colpo Di Sole (Original Motion Picture Soundtracks) | Bruno Canfora / Italo Greco / Gianni Boncompagni | 2011 | Compil. |
Tribute To Ellington | Bruno Canfora | 2005 | Album |
Lulù | Bruno Canfora | 1986 | Album |
La Banda Del Trucido | Bruno Canfora, Giorgio Cascio | 1977 | Single |
Il Trucido E Lo Sbirro | Bruno Canfora / Giorgio Cascio | 1976 | Single |
Monaco Concerto | Bruno Canfora | 1962 | Single |
Musiche Di Scena N. 1 | Bruno Canfora | Album | |
Musiche Di Scena N. 2 | Bruno Canfora | Album |
Bruno Canfora E Il Suo Complesso Pop and Jazz |
Bruno Canfora E La Sua Orchestra Pop and Jazz |