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