1958 studio album by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra
An Adventure in Sound: Reeds in Hi-Fi An Adventure in Sound - Reeds Pete Rugolo featuring performances recorded in 1956 and first released on theMercury label in 1958.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 5]
TheAllMusic review byScott Yanow stated: "Unfortunately, the novelty effects tend to overshadow the creative elements, and despite the complexity of some of the writing, the overall feel is quite lightweight. A bit of a disappointment considering the potential."[ 5]
All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.
"Igor Beaver" - 1:52 "If You Could See Me Now " (Tadd Dameron ,Carl Sigman ) - 2:11 "Yardbird Suite " (Charlie Parker ) - 3:07 "Impressionism" - 3:11 "Walking Shoes" (Gerry Mulligan ) - 2:56 "Theme for Alto" - 3:10 "Our Waltz" (David Rose ) - 4:15 "Spring Is Here " (Richard Rodgers ,Lorenz Hart ) - 4:11 "Polytonal Blues" - 2:20 "Collaboration" (Rugolo,Stan Kenton ) - 3:10 "Interlude" - 3:32 Recorded in Los Angeles, CA on October 30, 1956 (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and November 1, 1956 (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9). Pete Rugolo -arranger ,conductor Harry Klee,Bud Shank -alto saxophone ,flute Bob Cooper -tenor saxophone ,oboe Dave Pell - tenor saxophone,bass clarinet ,English horn Chuck Gentry -baritone saxophone André Previn -piano Barney Kessel -guitar Joe Mondragon -bass Shelly Manne -drums Babe Russin, Leonard Hartman (oboe), Lloyd Hildebrandt (bassoon), Alex Gershunoff (clarinet), Morris Bercov[ 6] ^ Mercury Records Catalog: 20200 series accessed October 6, 2016^ Edwards, D., Watts, R., Callahan, M. and Eyries, P.Mercury Album Discography, Part 5: MG-20200 to MG-20399 Main Popular Music Series accessed October 6, 2016 ^ Mercury Records Collection accessed October 6, 2016^ The Mercury Sessions of Pete Rugolo: 1956 accessed October 6, 2016^a b Yanow, Scott. Reeds – ReviewAllMusic . Retrieved October 6, 2016. ^ The CD reissue (Fresh Sounds Jazz City Series FSRCD 2221_2) includes names of these five additional reed players, not identified on the original LP.
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
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