Introducing Pete Rugolo


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.

Reception

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.
  1. "That Old Black Magic" - 2:53
  2. "Early Stan" - 2:44
  3. "Bazaar" - 2:49
  4. "California Melodies" - 2:44
  5. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" - 2:16
  6. "360 Special" - 3:02
  7. "Laura" - 2:44
  8. "Come Back Little Rocket" - 2:30
  9. "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" - 2:24 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
  10. "Sidewalks of New York Mambo" - 3:01 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
  11. "Theme from the Lombardo Ending" - 2:42 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
  12. "Mañana" - 2:26 Bonus track on 12 inch LP

Personnel