Italian singer-songwriter known for mixing swing, jazz, pop and Latin rhythms. Broke through with the 1983 album Un sabato italiano; reviewers cite witty, ironic lyrics and genre-hopping arrangements. Collaborated with notable jazz musicians (reviews mention Dizzy Gillespie).

Debut album Un sabato italiano (1983). Albums and compilations include Effetti personali and Swing & Soda. Reviews describe him as underrated and note a collaboration with Dizzy Gillespie on Effetti personali.

DeBaser's reviews portray Sergio Caputo as a witty Italian singer-songwriter mixing swing, jazz, pop and Latin touches. Reviewers highlight his 1983 breakthrough Un sabato italiano, the eclectic Effetti personali and the career-spanning compilation Swing & Soda. Critics call him underrated and praise his ironic, cultured lyrics and genre-hopping arrangements.

For:Listeners who enjoy witty, literate Italian pop with jazz and swing influences; fans of 1980s Italian music and eclectic genre blends.

 I am straight. Yes. At the same time, I notice that everyone else is upside down.Let me explain: I love love songs, I hate hate songs. Sad songs make me sad, and happy songs make me happy. (A linear mind, mine, a thought clear and pure like spring water).

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 Sergio Caputo is one of the most underrated Italian artists ever, and within his not-so-vast discography, Effetti personali plays a role halfway between an underrated album and a missed opportunity.

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 To the entire world, for some reason, Sergio Caputo is the piano bar guy from Naples, even though he was born in Rome and has never set foot in a piano bar.

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