I live in the Chicago area and saw this episode on a local broadcast channel recently (ME TOO TV)..This is an awesome series hosted by Karlov...Its on every weekend...
I do believe it's Kenny Shroyer playing the bass trombone. Rugolo used him quite a bit and I do think it sounds like him. And it definitely sounds like Milt Bernhart. I love Milt, Kenny too!
No, all the on-screen musicians are "sideliners" (actor/musicians who mime the parts). Milt's playing style is recognizable, and Pete Rugolo usually hired Kenton musicians (e.g. Shelly, Shank, Coop, etc) for his sessions.
I got to see your grandfather Milt perform at a Jazz concert honoring Pete Rugolo in 1997. Not only was Milt an excellent trombonist, he was a funny man.
Your granddad was great. There was never a better big band solo trombonist. The great numbers on "Kenton in HiFi" are unimaginable without his style and sound.
My dad was a musician and when "Thriller" was playing on the sci-fi channel a few years back when it was still good, he would hear the musica and say "Pete Rugulo eh?"...
FYI: Pete Rugolo also composed the theme to the TV series "The Fugitive",and also did the upgrade theme to the series "Leave It To Beaver" in its final season.
"How cool was it for the producers to allow the music to go uninterrupted? It probably wouldn't happen today."
Very good observation, bregman. Today's audiences are very unsophisticated and have short attention spans. You WOULD hear a song all the way through on "Hannah Montana," but great, cool jazz? No chance, especially with all those royalties to pay in a time when everything is about the bottom line.
I live in the Chicago area and saw this episode on a local broadcast channel recently (ME TOO TV)..This is an awesome series hosted by Karlov...Its on every weekend...
jacktorranc 1 year ago
I do believe it's Kenny Shroyer playing the bass trombone. Rugolo used him quite a bit and I do think it sounds like him. And it definitely sounds like Milt Bernhart. I love Milt, Kenny too!
terratrac 2 years ago
Possibly. Pete seemed to "remember" Mr. Roberts, but Mr. Shroyer may be the bassbonist. Thanks for your interest/input.
clydeyasuhara 2 years ago
And this one proves once again that Pete "kills".
jazzernauts 2 years ago
Roberts!
Bobbylemain 3 years ago
can you actually see milt bernhart in any of the scenes of this clip?
Danielletiggre18 3 years ago
No, all the on-screen musicians are "sideliners" (actor/musicians who mime the parts). Milt's playing style is recognizable, and Pete Rugolo usually hired Kenton musicians (e.g. Shelly, Shank, Coop, etc) for his sessions.
clydeyasuhara 3 years ago
Oh thanks..i'm his granddaughter so i just wanted to actually see him playing in a scene
=)
Danielletiggre18 3 years ago
I got to see your grandfather Milt perform at a Jazz concert honoring Pete Rugolo in 1997. Not only was Milt an excellent trombonist, he was a funny man.
clydeyasuhara 3 years ago
Your granddad was great. There was never a better big band solo trombonist. The great numbers on "Kenton in HiFi" are unimaginable without his style and sound.
didymus46 2 years ago
Didn't some of the Thriller end credits have the Rugolo theme?
KAIJUG 3 years ago
Yes, the THRILLER series usually ended with Rugolo's theme. But this particular episode ended with portions of "Voodoo Rhapsody"
clydeyasuhara 3 years ago
My dad was a musician and when "Thriller" was playing on the sci-fi channel a few years back when it was still good, he would hear the musica and say "Pete Rugulo eh?"...
KAIJUG 3 years ago
Rugulo started with Kenton! This tune is available on the Peter Rugolo album "Thriller"
Thanks for posting this fine composition
Drivermatic 3 years ago
FYI: Pete Rugolo also composed the theme to the TV series "The Fugitive",and also did the upgrade theme to the series "Leave It To Beaver" in its final season.
rayssonation 3 years ago
"How cool was it for the producers to allow the music to go uninterrupted? It probably wouldn't happen today."
Very good observation, bregman. Today's audiences are very unsophisticated and have short attention spans. You WOULD hear a song all the way through on "Hannah Montana," but great, cool jazz? No chance, especially with all those royalties to pay in a time when everything is about the bottom line.
sleepypie 3 years ago
Crime jazz exotica! I love Pete, but he owes this one to the incomparable Les Baxter.
sleepypie 3 years ago
Reminds me a little of some of Johnny Richards' originals for Kenton, too!!
How cool was it for the producers to allow the music to go uninterrupted? It probably wouldn't happen today....
bregman1155 3 years ago