AVID Jazz continues with its Four Classic album series with a re-mastered 2CD release by Pete Rugolo, complete with original artwork and liner notes.
”Adventures In Rhythm”; ”Rugolomania”; “Music For Hi-Fi Bugs” and “Rugolo Plays Kenton”
Prolific arranger, composer, conductor and pianist Pete Rugolo’s career trajectory began with his outstanding jazz compositions and arrangements and was completed when he moved to Hollywood to write for TV and films. Pete Rugolo has played with and arranged for Stan Kenton, Paul Desmond, Johnny Richards, June Christy, Ernestine Anderson and Peggy Lee.
CD1
1-12: ‘Adventures In Rhythm’
1. Here’s Pete
2. My Funny Valentine
3. Mixin’ The Blues
4. Poinciana (Song of the Tree)
5. Rugolo Meets Shearing
6. Sambama
7. King Porter Stomp
8. You Are Too Beautiful
9. Jingle Bells Mambo
10. There Will Never Be Another You
11. Conversation
12. Good Evening Friends Boogie
13-24: ‘Rugolomania’
13. Gone With The Wind
14. In A Sentimental Mood
15. Bobbin’ With Bob
16. 4.20 A.M.
17. Little White Lies
18. Me Next!
19. Bongo Dance
20. Intermezzo
21. Montevideo
22. I’ve Had My Moments
23. Everything I Have Is Yours
24. Honorama
CD2
1-8: ‘Music For Hi-Fi Bugs’
1. For Hi-Fi Bugs
2. Once In A While
3. Fawncy Meeting You
4. These Foolish Things
5. Later Team
6. Oscar And Pete’s Blues
7. Dream Of You
8. Snowfall
9-20: ‘Rugolo Plays Kenton’
9. Eager Beaver
10. Painted In Rhythm
11. Minor Riff
12. Concerto For Doghouse
13. Sunset Tower
14. Concerto To End All Concerto
15. Artistry In Rhythm
16. Southern Scandal
17. Opus In Pastels
18. Theme To The West
19. Artistry In Boogie
20. Capital Punishment
