Rugolo, Pete: Behind Brigitte Bardot (Vinyl LP)
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Equal parts concept record and mash note, Behind Brigitte Bardot celebrates the legendary French sex kitten via West Coast jazz interpretations of her biggest film themes. The precise raison d'etre behind the album is a mystery, but it's nevertheless a charmer, boasting some of Pete Rugolo's lushest and loveliest arrangements. Teamed with an all-star cast including alto player Bud Shank and trumpeters Jack Sheldon and Pete Candoli, Rugolo adapts themes like Arsenic Blues, Mambo Bardot and The Night Heaven Fell from their original cinematic context into wry, cool-toned jazz melodies heavy on innuendo and late-night appeal. Whatever the notion behind the session, the execution's delightful. Jeff's Blues Written-By – Jeff Davis (7), Mambo Bardot Written-By – Paul Misraki, Tell Me Something Sweet Written-By – Hornez* Spencer* Misraki*, Arsenic-Blues Written-By – Marc Lanjean, Paris B. B. Vocals – Gloria Wood Written-By – André Hodeir, Manina Theme Written-By – Jean Yatove, A T'aimer Written-By – Contet Cloerec, L'etang Written-By – Paul Misraki, B4 Ma Vie Est A Toi Written-By – Bill Byers, The Night Heaven Fell Written-By – David-Bacharach
Equal parts concept record and mash note, Behind Brigitte Bardot celebrates the legendary French sex kitten via West Coast jazz interpretations of her biggest film themes. The precise raison d'etre behind the album is a mystery, but it's nevertheless a charmer, boasting some of Pete Rugolo's lushest and loveliest arrangements. Teamed with an all-star cast including alto player Bud Shank and trumpeters Jack Sheldon and Pete Candoli, Rugolo adapts themes like Arsenic Blues, Mambo Bardot and The Night Heaven Fell from their original cinematic context into wry, cool-toned jazz melodies heavy on innuendo and late-night appeal. Whatever the notion behind the session, the execution's delightful. Jeff's Blues Written-By – Jeff Davis (7), Mambo Bardot Written-By – Paul Misraki, Tell Me Something Sweet Written-By – Hornez* Spencer* Misraki*, Arsenic-Blues Written-By – Marc Lanjean, Paris B. B. Vocals – Gloria Wood Written-By – André Hodeir, Manina Theme Written-By – Jean Yatove, A T'aimer Written-By – Contet Cloerec, L'etang Written-By – Paul Misraki, B4 Ma Vie Est A Toi Written-By – Bill Byers, The Night Heaven Fell Written-By – David-Bacharach