Introducing Pete Rugolo
1954 studio album by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra
Introducing Pete Rugolo 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]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores 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
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
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 saxophoneClaude Williamson - piano Howard Roberts - guitar Harry Babasin - bass Shelly Manne - drums Bernie Mattison - timpani , percussion (tracks 1-9, 11 & 12)
References
^ 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 – ReviewAllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2016.
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, except where noted.
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