Pete Rugolo
Composer and conductor of jazz music
Born
December 25th, 1915
109 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An Italian-American composer and producer contributed significantly to the jazz genre, particularly through work in the 1940s and 1950s. Collaborated with notable artists and orchestras, creating unique arrangements that blended orchestral elements with jazz. Worked extensively with the Modernaires and the Stan Kenton Orchestra, playing a key role in defining the 'West Coast Sound.' Also composed for television and film, expanding the influence of jazz into popular media. Rugolo's techniques and exploration of jazz forms left a lasting legacy in the music industry.
Arranged music for the Stan Kenton Orchestra
Composed themes for television shows
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