The American composer, teacher, band leader and trombonist William (Bill) Russo (1928-2003) is probably better known for his work as a band leader, trombonist and chief composer-arranger for the Stan Kenton Orch. (1950-54). However, he wrote a number of orchestral works which might be characterized as third-stream scores.
His ballet, The World of Alcina was composed in 1954 for a 25 piece jazz orchestra. It has five sections. This recording on an early Atlantic LP features the composer conducting a group of jazz musicians from the Chicago area.
Conducted by Bill Russo. Johnny Howell (tp), Al Mueller (tp), Porky Panico (tp), Dom Geraci (tp), Davo Mulholland (tp), Tommy Shepard (trb), Paul Grumbaugh (trb), Paul Severson (trb), Marc McDunn (trb), Earl Hoffman (trb), Phillip Farkas (frh), , Frank Brouk (frh), Don Hagner (tuba), Ronnie Kolher (reeds), Lennie Druss (reeds), Hobart Grimes (reeds), Vito Price (reeds), Mike Simpson (reeds), Gus Jean (reeds), Phil Wing (reeds), Ken Soderbiom (reeds), Eddie Baker (p), Mel Schmidt (b), Fari Bakus (g), Mickey Simonetta (dr)
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