Richie Rome

Richie Rome (born Richard V. Di Cicco; January 16, 1930 – December 15, 2020) was an American record producer, arranger and orchestra conductor, primarily known for work during the 1970s.

Rome went on to work with various musical artists in the recording industry, such as The Ritchie Family, Mike Douglas, Vic Damone.

Pixanne, Patti LaBelle, Frankie Avalon, Lovin' Spoonful, Stanley Turrentine, Tony Orlando, Barbara McNair, Richard Hatch and others.

In collaboration with, and as arranger for, producer Jacques Morali, Rome established the disco recording group the Ritchie Family in 1975, whose albums include Brazil (1975), Arabian Nights (1976), and Life Is Music (1977).

Rome's signature style is marked by lush orchestrations, interweaving multidimensional horns and strings to accentuate the sensuality of the compositions.