Fausto Papetti, born on January 28, 1923, in Viggiù, Italy, was a musician known for his saxophone skills. He began his career in 1955 after playing with various jazz orchestras and joined the group Campeones, accompanying Tony Dallara. In 1959, Papetti left the group to sign with Durium Records, where he initially contributed to backing tracks for other artists. His breakthrough came when he improvised a solo for "Estate Violenta" from the film of the same name, which became a hit and led to his first album Fausto Papetti - Sax Alto e Ritmi. This collection featured instrumental versions of popular songs and movie themes, marking the start of his successful career. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Papetti released numerous albums under the Raccolta series, which consistently topped charts in Italy and gained significant international success. He collaborated with notable artists such as Adriano Celentano and Enzo Jannacci. In 1985, Papetti left Durium for CBS Records (later acquired by Sony Music) and then Fonit Cetra in 1989. Fausto Papetti passed away on June 15, 1999, at the age of 76 due to a heart attack and is buried in Ospedaletti.
