Pete Rugolo

Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight), written by Jerry Goldsmith and Pete Rugolo with words by Hal Winn, as performed by Richard Chamberlain as the theme to the TV series Dr. Kildare, arranged...

Saxophonsatz: 1 Alt-, 2 Tenor-, 2 Bariton-Saxophone

Kenton had many hits over the years, and this very creative arrangement by Pete was one of them. A great Latin setting with that unforgettable trombone lick in the shout chorus. There is room at the e...

This chart has appeared on a couple of different albums over the years ('Kenton Classics' and 'Hits'). It is typical, swinging Rugolo as he was writing in the late '40's. Solos for trumpet, alto, bass...

From the Progressive Jazz period in the 1940's, this piece focused on the alto saxophone (originally played by George Weidler).5-5-5-4

Recorded in 1947 and included in the 'Milestones' LP, this piece is a gorgeous melody (one of Pete's best known). It features piano throughout ( and it is all written out), with wonderful, warm, lush...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Artistry in Rhythm' (and many other CDs). This classic composition was written to feature Shelley Manne on drum set. This new edition was created, with ful...

This historically important piece opens with a rubato piano solo and then moves to a terrific Rugolo trombone feature (originally recorded by Kai Winding). A strong, gorgeous melody, backed by the pow...

The original chart as played by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. No holds barred on this one, no watered-down version. The chart allows for cued sections, exactly how the band played it. This is the real th...

Another amazingly futuristic piece from Rugolo's great mind. An outstanding example of the classical side of the late '40's Kenton bands written in 1947. A great (unusual) addition to any Kenton progr...

Stan Kenton war einer der großen Big Band-Leiter des vergangenen Jahrhunderts. Er war nicht nur ein begnadeter Arrangeur, sondern gab den Musikanten in seinem Orchester auch die Gelegenheit, ihre komp...