Franco Bagutti (Piacenza, April 6, 1943) is an Italian musician., Composer, Conductor and founder of the publishing house Bagutti Edizioni Musicali now the leader in ballroom dancing and popular. He founded in 1972 and directed for over 40 years the Orchestra Franco Bagutti. His son Gianmarco Bagutti became the natural successor of the orchestra. In about 2017 he created a new orchestra: Franco Bagutti Band.