Alberto Pestalozza

Alberto Pestalozza (1851–1934) was an Italian composer born in Turin, known for his operettas and popular songs. His most famous composition is "Ciribiribin" (1898), written with lyricist Carlo Tiochet. Originally a Piedmontese song, it achieved international popularity and later became a swing standard. It was recorded by Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Harry James, who adopted it as his orchestra's theme song.