Pete Rugolo Collection

Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Pete Rugolo and June Christy, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo and June Christy, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Dec. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of June Christy and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of June Christy and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Bob Graettinger, Pete Rugolo, and Stan Kenton, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Bob Graettinger, Pete Rugolo, and Stan Kenton, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne...N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Bob Cooper, Bob Gioga, and Eddie Bert(?), New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Kai Winding, Eddie Safranski, Pete Rugolo, and Shelly Manne, N.Y.(?), 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Kai Winding, Eddie Safranski, Pete Rugolo, and Shelly Manne, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

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Pete Rugolo was a legendary American composer and arranger known for his innovative contributions to the world of jazz and television music. Born in Sicily in 1915, Rugolo immigrated to the United States as a child and quickly made a name for himself in the music industry. His unique style blended elements of classical, jazz, and avant-garde music, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career. Rugolo's collaborations with iconic artists such as Stan Kenton, Nat King Cole, and June Christy helped shape the sound of modern jazz and popular music. He also composed scores for hit TV shows like "The Fugitive" and "Run For Your Life," showcasing his versatility as a composer. Despite facing challenges in an ever-evolving industry, Pete Rugolo remained dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring new musical territories until his passing in 2011. His legacy lives on through his timeless compositions that continue to inspire musicians around the world. Pete Rugolo will always be remembered as a true pioneer in the world of music.