| Percussion at Work | ||||
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| Studio album by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra | ||||
| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | November 5 & 15, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Capitol (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | EmArcy MG 36122 | |||
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Percussion at Work is an album by composer, arranger and conductor Pete Rugolo featuring performances recorded in 1957 and first released on the EmArcy label. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "Some of arranger Pete Rugolo's Mercury and Emarcy recordings of the late 1950s seemed to concentrate more on getting effects than producing creative jazz. ... the album is primarily for hi-fi freaks and those who love percussion solos." [5]
All compositions by Pete Rugolo, except where indicated.
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