An Adventure in Sound: Reeds in Hi-Fi
# An Adventure in Sound: Reeds in Hi-Fi

An Adventure in Sound: Reeds in Hi-Fi (also released as An Adventure in Sound - Reeds) is an album by composer, arranger and conductor Pete Rugolo featuring performances recorded in 1956 and first released on the Mercury label in 1958.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Unfortunately, the novelty effects tend to overshadow the creative elements, and despite the complexity of some of the writing, the overall feel is quite lightweight. A bit of a disappointment considering the potential."

## Track listing

All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.

* "Igor Beaver" - 1:52
* "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 2:11
* "Yardbird Suite" (Charlie Parker) - 3:07
* "Impressionism" - 3:11
* "Walking Shoes" (Gerry Mulligan) - 2:56
* "Theme for Alto" - 3:10
* "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:15
* "Spring Is Here" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 4:11
* "Polytonal Blues" - 2:20
* "Collaboration" (Rugolo, Stan Kenton) - 3:10
* "Interlude" - 3:32
* Recorded in Los Angeles, CA on October 30, 1956 (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11) and November 1, 1956 (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9).

## Personnel

* Pete Rugolo - arranger, conductor
* Harry Klee, Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute
* Bob Cooper - tenor saxophone, oboe
* Dave Pell - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, English horn
* Chuck Gentry - baritone saxophone
* André Previn - piano
* Barney Kessel - guitar
* Joe Mondragon - bass
* Shelly Manne - drums
* Babe Russin, Leonard Hartman (oboe), Lloyd Hildebrandt (bassoon), Alex Gershunoff (clarinet), Morris Bercov
