Rugolomania
1955 studio album by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra with the Rugolettes
Rugolomania is an album by composer, arranger and conductor Pete Rugolo , featuring performances recorded in 1954 and 1955 and released on the Columbia label.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 6]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted: "The third of three Pete Rugolo Columbia LPs has some of the finest and most interesting work of the arranger's career. ... Brilliant and highly original music."[ 6]
Track listing
All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.
"Gone with the Wind " (Allie Wrubel , Herb Magidson ) – 2:36
"In a Sentimental Mood " (Duke Ellington , Manny Kurtz , Irving Mills ) – 3:28
"Bobbin' with Bob" – 2:53
"4:20 A. M." (David Rose ) – 2:36
"Little White Lies " (Walter Donaldson ) – 3:15
"Me Next!" – 3:00
"Bongo Dance" (Traditional) – 3:21
"Intermezzo (A Love Story)" (Heinz Provost) – 3:48
"Montevideo" (Hal Schaefer ) – 2:58
"I've Had My Moments" (Donaldson, Gus Kahn ) – 2:51
"Everything I Have Is Yours " (Burton Lane , Harold Adamson ) – 3:07
"Hornorama" (Julius Watkins) – 3:25
Recorded in Los Angeles, CA on May 10, 1954 (track 4), in New York City on November 11, 1955 (tracks 1, 11 & 12) and in Los Angeles, CA on February 11, 1955 (tracks 2, 3 & 5–10).
Personnel
Pete Rugolo – arranger , conductor
Pete Candoli (track 4), Buddy Childers (tracks 3, 5 & 7), Larry Fain (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Maynard Ferguson (tracks 3–5 & 7), Conrad Gozzo (track 4) Leon Meriam (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Doug Mettome (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Uan Rasey (tracks 3, 5 & 7), Shorty Rogers (track 3–5 & 7), John Wilson (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – trumpet
Milt Bernhart (tracks 2–10), Eddie Bert (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Harry Betts (tracks 3–5 & 7), Bob Fitzpatrick (tracks 3, 5 & 7), Milt Gold (tracks 1, 11 & 12), John Halliburton (track 4), Herbie Harper (tracks 3, 5 & 7), Frank Rehak (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Kai Winding (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – trombone
George Roberts – bass trombone (track 4)
John Cave (track 4), Vincent DeRosa (tracks 3, 5 & 7), John Graas (tracks 2–10), Sinclair Loot (track 4), Stan Paley (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Julius Watkins (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – French horn
Bill Barber (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Paul Sarmento (tracks 2–10) – tuba
Bud Shank – alto saxophone , alto flute (tracks 2–10)
Chase Dean (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Harry Klee (tracks 3–5 & 7), Dave Schildkraut (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – alto saxophone
Bob Cooper – tenor saxophone , oboe (tracks 2–10)
Jimmy Giuffre (tracks 3–5 & 7), Joe Megro (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – tenor saxophone , baritone saxophone
Herbie Mann (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – flute , tenor saxophone
Bob Gordon (tracks 3–5 & 7), Marty Flax (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – baritone saxophone
Gordon ell (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Russ Freeman (tracks 3, 5 & 7), Claude Williamson (track 4) – piano
Perry Lopez (tracks 1, 11 & 12). Howard Roberts (tracks 2–10) – guitar
Harry Babasin (track 2–10), Whitey Mitchell (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – bass
Shelly Manne – drums (tracks 2–10)
Jack Costanzo (track 7) – bongos
Bernie Mattison (tracks 3–5 & 7), Teddy Sommer (tracks 1, 11 & 12), Jerry Segal (tracks 1, 11 & 12) – percussion
References
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, except where noted.
As leader or co-leader WithStan Kenton WithPete Rugolo Sideman with others Soundtracks Arranger
Christmas Album (Herb Alpert, released 1968)
Chet Baker & Strings (1953–54)
You're the Reason I'm Living (for Bobby Darin , 1962–63)
Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile (for Bobby Darin, released 1966)
Ode to Billie Joe (for Bobbie Gentry , released 1967)
Local Gentry (for Bobbie Gentry, released 1968)
The Delta Sweete (for Bobbie Gentry, released 1968)
Reza (for Terry Gibbs , 1966)
Lena Like Latin (for Lena Horne , 1963)
In Love Again! (for Peggy Lee , 1963)
Pass Me By (for Peggy Lee, 1965)
The West Coast Sound (for Shelly Manne , 1953–55)
My Son the Jazz Drummer! (for Shelly Manne, 1962)
Portrait of Carmen (for Carmen McRae , 1967)
The Sound of Silence (for Carmen McRae, 1967–68)
The Wichita Train Whistle Sings (for Michael Nesmith , 1968)
Big Swing Face , 1967)
Buddy & Soul (for Buddy Rich, 1969)
A Spoonful of Jazz (for Bud Shank, 1967)
Comin' Home Baby! (for Mel Tormé , 1962)
Arranger forThe Monkees