Renato Carosone was a renowned Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter, best known for blending traditional Neapolitan music with jazz, swing, and boogie-woogie. Born in Naples in 1920, he became one of the most influential figures in Italian popular music during the 1950s and 1960s. Carosone's energetic style and charismatic performances made him popular both in Italy and internationally. He retired from music in the early 1960s at the peak of his career, later returning to perform in the 1970s. His legacy remains strong in Italian music history.