Roberto Ciotti was an Italian blues musician, composer, and guitarist born on 20 February 1953 in Rome. He began playing the guitar at age 12 and was a member of the jazz group Blue Morning from 1970 to 1972, recording an eponymous studio album Blue Morning (1973). Ciotti established a solo career as a bluesman and collaborated with artists including Chet Baker, Francesco De Gregori, and Edoardo Bennato. In 1980, he performed as the opening act for Bob Marley during his concerts in Italy. He achieved professional recognition for his film scores, composing the soundtrack for Marrakech Express (1989) and Turné (1990) for director Gabriele Salvatores. His discography includes the studio albums Supergasoline Blues (1978), Bluesman (1979), and Behind the Door (2002). In 2006, he published the autobiography Unplugged (2006), which included an acoustic disc of his work. Ciotti died in Rome on 31 December 2013 at the age of 60.
