The 1948-1949 Metronome All-Stars presented an electrifying lineup, including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, Charlie Ventura and Buddy De Franco, among others. Here they are with “Overtime”.
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Nice!
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ReplyDeleteWow, all the stars in top form. Pete Rugolo wrote that, as well as Stan Kenton's best stuff, and all the TV music I grew up with too.
ReplyDeleteWhat's more, I always wondered who that way out jazz band in 'Where the Boys Are' was (with 'The Joker' pretending to play bass) - yep, Pete Rugolo. Now I know.
Here's the scne from the movie:
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Incredible stuff!
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