Pete Rugolo - Introducing / Adventures in Rhythm

Two original albums from arranger par excellence Pete Rugolo! Pete created jazzy, atmospheric settings for everybody from Stan Kenton to June Christy, and on these two Columbia albums from the mid-'50s he displays a control of mood, melody and timbre that's just masterful. 24 tracks, including That Old Black Magic; 360 Special; Here's Pete, and more.

1) That Old Black Magic
2) Early Stan
3) Bazaar
4) California Melodies
5) You Stepped Out of a Dream
6) 360 Special
7) Laura
8) Come Back Little Rocket
9) In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
10) Sidewalks of New York Mambo
11) Theme from the Lombardo Ending
12) Mariana
13) Here's Pete
14) My Funny Valentine
15) Mixin' the Blues
16) Poinciana
17) Rugolo Meets Shearing
18) Sambamba
19) King Porter Stomp
20) You Are Too Beautiful
21) Jingle Bells Mambo
22) There Will Never Be Another You
23) Conversation
24) Good Evening Friends Boogie