Introducing Pete Rugolo is an album by bandleader, composer, arranger and conductor Pete Rugolo featuring performances recorded in 1954 and released on the Columbia label, initially as a 10-inch LP, then with an additional four tracks as a 12-inch LP in 1955.[1][2][3][4]
| Introducing Pete Rugolo | ||||
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| Studio album by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra | ||||
| Released | 1954 | |||
| Recorded | February 8 & 22, April 28 & 29 and July 8, 1954 | |||
| Studio | Goldwyn Studios, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Columbia CL 6289 / CL 635 | |||
| Producer | Paul Weston | |||
| Pete Rugolo chronology | ||||
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| 12 Inch LP Cover | ||||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow commented: "This particular album finds him utilizing a big band filled with top studio and West Coast jazz players".[5]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.
- "That Old Black Magic" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) - 2:53
- "Early Stan" - 2:44
- "Bazaar" (Aram Khachaturian) - 2:49
- "California Melodies" (David Rose) - 2:44
- "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 2:16
- "360 Special" - 3:02
- "Laura" (David Raksin, Mercer) - 2:44
- "Come Back Little Rocket" - 2:30
- "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" (Egbert Van Alstyne, Harry Williams) - 2:24 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
- "Sidewalks of New York Mambo" (Charles B. Lawlor, James W. Blake) - 3:01 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
- "Theme from the Lombardo Ending" - 2:42 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
- "Mañana" (Dave Barbour, Peggy Lee) - 2:26 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
- Recorded in Los Angeles, CA on February 8, 1954 (tracks 1, 2, 7 & 8), February 24, 1954 (tracks 3-6), April 28, 1954 (tracks 11 & 12), April 29, 1954 (track 9) and July 8, 1954 (track 10).
Personnel edit
- Pete Rugolo - arranger, conductor
- Pete Candoli, Buddy Childers (track 9), Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo (tracks 1-8, 11 & 12), Mickey Mangano (track 10), Shorty Rogers - trumpet
- Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick (tracks 11 & 12), John Haliburton (tracks 1-8), Herbie Harper - trombone
- Vincent DeRosa (track 9), Joe Eager (tracks 3-6), Fred Fox (tracks 1-8, 11 & 12), John Graas (tracks 1, 2, 7, 8 & 10), Bill Hinshaw (track 11 & 12), Sinclair Lott (track 9 & 10) - French horn
- Paul Sarmento - tuba
- Harry Klee (tracks 1-8, 11 & 12), Ethmer Roten (tracks 9 & 10), Bud Shank - flute, alto saxophone
- Bob Cooper - tenor saxophone, oboe
- Jimmy Giuffre - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Bob Gordon - baritone saxophone
- Claude Williamson - piano
- Howard Roberts - guitar
- Harry Babasin - bass
- Shelly Manne - drums
- Bernie Mattison - timpani, percussion (tracks 1-9, 11 & 12)
References edit
- ^ Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson Discography accessed October 6, 2016
- ^ Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Columbia Main Series, Part 2: CL 600-699 (1954-1955) accessed October 6, 2016
- ^ Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Columbia 10-inch Album Discography, Part 3: Main Series (CL 6200 to CL 6299) 1952-1953 accessed October 6, 2016
- ^ The Columbia Sessions of Pete Rugolo: 1954 accessed October 6, 2016
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Introducing Pete Rugolo – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2016.