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Vol. IV in the Critically Acclaimed"Unreleased Art" Series,
To Be Released by Widow's Taste RecordsOn June 23.2010
3-CD Set Traces Pepper's
Development
From Poll-Winning Early Days with Stan Kenton
to the Wild, Sweet Personal Music of His Own Bands at the
End
Art Pepper Discography
Used by permission-Photo By Nathan
Callahan
1943 (The age of 18)
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 1943
| Harlem Folk Dance | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
1947 (The age of 22)
The Modern Jazz Stars
Art Pepper (as) Teddy Edwards (ts) unknown (p) unknown (b) unknown (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1947
| Scratch | Crown CLP 5008 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 1947
| Unison Riff | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1947
| Cuban Carnival | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats
Ray Wetzel (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Pete Rugolo (p, arr) Eddie Safranski (b) Shelly Manne (d)
NYC, December 20, 1947
| 91 | Sa-Frantic | Atlantic 851, EP 512; Unique Jazz UJ 036 |
| 92 | Bass Mood | - |
| 93 | Turmoil | Atlantic 864, EP 512; Unique Jazz UJ 036 |
| 94 | Jumpin' For Jane | - |
* The Poll Cats (Atlantic EP 512)
* The Poll Cats - Sa-Frantic c/w Bass Mood (Atlantic 851)
* The Poll Cats - Turmoil c/w Jumpin' For Jane (Atlantic 864)
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1947
| Journey To Brazil | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 | |
| How High The Moon | - |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1947
| Harlem Holiday | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
1949
Babs Gonzales And His Orchestra
J.J. Johnson (tb) Art Pepper (as) Herbie Stewart (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Pee Wee Tinney (g, vo) Bruce Lawrence (b, vo) Jackie Mills (d) Babs Gonzales (vo)
Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1949
| 4099-4 | The Continental | Blue Note CDP 7 84464-2 |
| 4100-1 | Prelude To A Nightmare | - |
Charlie Mingus And His 22 Piece Be Bop Band
John Anderson, Buddy Childers, Hobart Dotson, Eddie Preston (tp) Jimmy Knepper, Marty Smith, Britt Woodman (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, fl, cl) Jewel Grant, Art Pepper (as, cl) Herb Caro (ts, cl) William Green (ts, cl, fl) Gene Porter (bars, cl) Russ Freeman (p) Red Callender, Charles Mingus (b) Roy Porter (d) Johnny Berger (per) and others
Hollywood, CA, spring 1949
| REX28002-A | The Story Of Love | Rex Hollywood 28002; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-A | Inspiration, Pt. 1 | Rex Hollywood 28014; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-B | Inspiration, Pt. 2 | - |
* Charles Mingus - The Story Of Love c/w Roy Porter - Don't Blame Me (Rex Hollywood 28002)
* Charles Mingus - Inspiration, Pt. 1&2 (Rex Hollywood 28014)
The Kenton All Stars
Art Farmer (tp) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper, Teddy Edwards (ts) Hampton Hawes (p) John Simmons (b) Chuck Thompson (d)
"Shrine Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, middle April, 1949
| Perdido | Spotlite (E) SPJ 145 | |
| The Great Lie | - |
Babs Gonzales And His Orchestra
J.J. Johnson (tb) Art Pepper (as) Herbie Stewart (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Billy
Tinney (g, vo) Bruce Lawrence (b) Jackie Mills (d) Babs Gonzales (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, May 15, 1949
| Predule To A Nightmare | Capitol (J) ECJ 50073 |
1950 (The age of 25)
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, February 5, 1950
| Jolly Rogers | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 | |
| Blues In Riff | - |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 1950
| Art Pepper | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Maynard Furguson Orchestra
Maynard Furguson (tp) Art Pepper (as) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1950
| Take The "A" Train | Unique Jazz UJ 036 | |
| Short Wave | - | |
| Love Locked Out | - | |
| Band Ain't Draggin' | - |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, December 12, 1950
| Viva Prado | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 | |
| Round Robin | - |
1951
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Stan Kenton (comp) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1951
| Dynaflow | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 1951
| Jump For Joe | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 1951
| Francesca | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, September 19, 1951
| Sambo | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, September 20, 1951
| Street Of Dreams | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers (tp, arr) John Graas (frh) Gene Englund (tu) Art Pepper (as)
Jimmy Giuffre (ts, arr) Hampton Hawes (p) Don Bagley (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Hollywood, CA, October 8, 1951
| 9117 | Popo | Capitol 15763, 6F-15763, EAP 2-294, H 294, T 691, T 2025; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9118 | Didi | Capitol 15765, 6F-15765, EAP 2-294, H 294, T 691, T 2025; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9119 | Four Mothers | - |
| 9120 | Over The Rainbow | Capitol 15764, 6F-15764; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9121 | Apropos | Capitol 15764, 6F-15763; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9122 | Sam And The Lady | Capitol 15763, 6F-15764; Mosaic MR6-125 |
* The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers (Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125)
* Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol EAP 2-294)
* Shorty Rogers - Popo c/w Sam And The Lady (Capitol 15763)
* Shorty Rogers - Didi c/w Four Mothers (Capitol 15765)
* Shorty Rogers - Over The Rainbow c/w Apropos (Capitol 15764)
* Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol 6F-15763)
* Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol 6F-15765)
* Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds (Capitol 6F-15764)
* Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details) (Capitol H 294, T 2025)
Shelly Manne Septet
Conte Candoli (tp) Bill Russo (tb) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Gene
Esposito (p) Don Bargley (b) Shelly Manne (d, vo) Shelby Davis (vo)
Chicago, IL, November 12, 1951
| 3600 | Pooch McGooch | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
| 3601 | The Count On Rush Street | - |
| 3602 | Back In Your Own Backyard | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Regent MG 6031 |
| 3603 | All Of Me | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
* Various Artists - Singin' And Swingin' (Regent MG 6031; Savoy MG 12060, MG 12217)
* Shelly Manne And Group (Dee Gee MG 1003)
* Shelly Manne, Vol. 1 (Dee Gee XP 4006)
Shorty Rogers Quintet
Shorty Rogers (tp) Art Pepper (as) Frank Patchen (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1951
| Popo | Xanadu 148 | |
| Lullaby In Rhythm | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Robbins' Nest | - | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| Jive At Five | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| The recording quality is not the greatest on this 1980 Lp but the very early session by the Lighthouse All-Stars is both historic and quite listenable. Trumpeter Shorty Rogers teams up with altoist Art Pepper, pianist Frank Patchen, bassist Howard Rumsey and drummer Shelly Manne for his own "Popo" (a blues that was Shorty's theme song) plus nine jazz standards including "Lullaby In Rhythm," "Robbins Nest," "Scrapple From The Apple" and "Cherokee." This is one of Pepper's best early showcases and it is for his playing that the album is most highly recommended. | ||
1952
Art Pepper Septet
Shorty Rogers (tp) Milt Burnhart (tb) Art Pepper (as) Jimmy Giuffre (ts)
Frank Patchen (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Shelly Manne (d)
"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, January 6, 1952
| Tickle Toe | Norma (J) NLP 5001 | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside | - | |
| September Song | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Keep And Peachy | - | |
| These Foolish Things | Norma (J) NOCD 5630 | |
| Dickie's Dream | - | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Another Hair Do | - | |
| Indiana | - |
* Art Pepper Live At The Lighthouse '52 (Norma (J) NOCD 5630)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) Hampton Hawes (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Larry Bunker (d,
vib)
"Surf Club", Hollywood, CA, early show, February 12, 1952
| How High The Moon | Xanadu 108 | |
| Suzy The Poodle | - | |
| Easy Steppin' | - | |
| Tickle Toe | Xanadu 108, 5001 | |
| Patty Cake | Xanadu 108 | |
| Move | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Don't Blame Me | - | |
| Surf Ride | - | |
| Rose Room | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alt. take 1) | - |
* Various Artists - Four Decades Of Jazz (Xanadu 5001)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Hampton Hawes (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Larry Bunker (d, vib)
"Surf Club", Hollywood, CA, late show, February 12, 1952
| A Night In Tunisia | Xanadu 117 | |
| Spiked Punch | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| Minor Yours | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alt. take 2) | - | |
| Easy Steppin' (alt. take) | - | |
| Chili Pepper | - | |
| LAMJHP | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Move (alt. take) | - | |
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Altoist Art Pepper was 26 when he led the quartet heard on this
Xanadu LP at the Surf Club in Hollywood. The earliest documentation
of Pepper as a bandleader is this album and its follow-up, The Late
Show. Even at this early stage Pepper largely had his own sound (he
never chose to copy Charlie Parker) and he was a creative
improviser. The sound quality of these tapes is not
state-of-the-art, but the performances by Pepper (who also plays
some effective clarinet on "Rose Room"), pianist Hampton Hawes,
bassist Joe Mondragon and Larry Bunker on drums and vibes are
consistently excellent. The repertoire, standards and Pepper
"originals" based on fairly common chord changes, is typical of the
era but Pepper's often-brilliant solos already put him near the top
of his field. The follow-up to The Early Show, this Xanadu LP is quite valuable for it continues the documentation of Art Pepper's earliest recording as a bandleader. Saved on an amateur tape recorder from the audience at Los Angeles' Surf Club, these performances have erratic recording quality, but the music is quite exciting. Pepper, joined by pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Joe Mondragon and Larry Bunker on drums and vibes, performs bop standards and a variety of his originals that were based on the chord changes of familiar tunes. Even at this early stage, Art Pepper's talents and individuality were obvious. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Art Pepper Quartet
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Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 1952
| D6001-7 | D6035 | Brown Gold | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
| D6002-4 | D6036 | These Foolish Things | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy 4518; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2215 |
| D6003-5 | D6037 | Surf Ride | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, MG 12125, SJL 2215 |
| D6004-4 | D6038 | Holiday Flight | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
| The music on this Savoy CD (put out by Nippon Columbia) is quite brilliant, but the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. The recording dates are all incorrect, there are only 12 performances included (around 37 minutes) and none of the sessions are reissued in complete form. Two of the dates, quartet outings with either Russ Freeman or Hampton Hawes on piano, have just three of their four numbers reissued while only six of the eight songs from the altoist's classic session with tenor saxophonist Jack Montrose are here. Even if the four missing selections had been included, the program would have totaled around 49 minutes. The somewhat random nature of this set is unfortunate, for Pepper is in superior form throughout with highlights including "Tickle Toe," "The Way You Look Tonight" and his earliest recordings of such originals as "Susie the Poodle," "Straight Life" and "Surf Ride." Get the more definitive LP sets instead. | ||
* Art Pepper - Surf Ride (Savoy MG 12089)
* Various Artists - Black California (Savoy SJL 2215)
* Art Pepper/Sonny Red - Two Altos (Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215)
* Various Artists - The Many Faces Of Blues (Savoy MG 12125)
* Art Pepper Quartet (Discovery EP 19)
* Art Pepper - Brown Gold c/w These Foolish Things (Discovery 157, 45-157)
* Art Pepper - Surf Ride c/w Holiday Flight (Discovery 158, 45-158)
* Art Pepper - These Foolish Things c/w Straight Life (Savoy 4518)
1953
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 1953
| E3VB0007 | Powder Puff | RCA Victor 20/47-5397, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0008 | The Pesky Serpent | RCA Victor LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0009 | Bunny | RCA Victor EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0010 | Pirouette | - |
* Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details) (RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, January 15, 1953
| E3VB0011 | Morpo | RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0012 | Diablo's Dance | RCA Victor EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0013 | Mambo Del Crow | RCA Victor LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0014 | Indian Club | - |
* Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details) (RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, John Howell, Tom Reeves, Shorty Rogers (tp)
Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, John Haliburton (tb) John Graas (frh) Gene
Englund (tu) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (as) Jimmy Giuffre (ts) Bob Cooper (bars)
Marty Paich (p) Curtis Counce (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, April 2, 1953
| Coup De Graas | RCA Victor LPM 3138 | |
| Infinity Promenade | - | |
| Short Stop | - | |
| Boar Jibu | - | |
| Contours Tale Of An African Lobster | - | |
| Chiquito Loco | - | |
| Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
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Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1953
| D6058-2 | Chili Pepper | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6058-3 | - | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6058-4 | - | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6058-5 | - | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6059-1 | Suzy The Poodle | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6059-3 | - | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6059-5 | - | - |
| D6059-6 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-1 | Everything Happens To Me | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6060-2 | - | - |
| D6060-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-4 | - | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-6 | - | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6061-4 | Tickle Toe | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6061-9 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| This double-LP reissues two of altoist Art Pepper's earliest studio dates as a leader. On four songs he is joined by pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Bob Whitlock and drummer Bobby White, a quiet trio that allows Pepper to dominate such songs as "Everything Happens to Me" and "Tickle Toe." In addition, Pepper matches harmonies and wits with tenor saxophonist Jack Montrose (along with pianist Claude Williamson, bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Larry Bunker) on eight exuberant numbers including the earliest recording of Art's famous "Straight Life." But that is not all, for the second of these two LPs contains previously unissued alternate takes of all but one of the 11 pieces. Because Pepper and Montrose were in very good form during the performances, they are well worth hearing twice. In fact, a slightly later LP (titled Rediscoveries) would add 14 more versions to the legacy of these two exciting sessions. This highly enjoyable music has unfortunately only been reissued on CD thus far in random fashion. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper (Discovery DL 3019)
* Art Pepper - Surf Ride (Savoy MG 12089)
* Art Pepper/Sonny Red - Two Altos (Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Surf Ride (Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88)
* Art Pepper - Chili Pepper c/w Everything Happens To Me (Discovery 171)
* Art Pepper - Suzy The Poodle c/w Tickle Toe (Discovery 170)
Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio
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"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, March 30, 1953
| 1. | Brown Gold | Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ 1001 |
| 2. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 3. | Tickle Toe | - |
| 4. | Strike Up The Band | - |
| 5. | Night And Day | - |
| 6. | Deep Purple | Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ 1004 |
| 7. | Bluebird | - |
| 8. | 'S Wonderful | - |
| 9. | Pennies From Heaven | - |
| 10. | Holiday Flight | - |
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This CD contains a live performance from early in altoist Art Pepper's career in which he is joined by pianist Sonny Clark, Harry Babasin on bass and cello, and drummer Bobby White. Recorded at the legendary Lighthouse, the music is better than the recording quality. Pepper and Clark have many fine solos on the six standards and Art's "Brown Gold" (based on "I Got Rhythm") but this CD (there never was a Vol. 2) is strictly for collectors. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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* Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Straight Ahead Jazz, Vol. 2 (Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ 1004)
Shelly Manne And His Men
Hollywood, CA, April 6, 1953
| LK339 | Mallets | Contemporary C 354, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK340 | You And The Night And The Music | Contemporary C 353, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK341 | La Mucura | Contemporary C 354, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK342 | Gazelle | Contemporary C 353, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
* Shelly Manne And His Men, Vol. 1 (Contemporary C 2503)
* Shelly Manne And His Men, Vol. 1 (Contemporary CEP 4001)
* Shelly Manne - Mallets c/w La Mucura (Contemporary C 354)
* Shelly Manne - You And The Night And The Music c/w Gazelle (Contemporary C 353)
1954
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Jack Montrose (ts) Claude Williamson (p) Monty Budwig (b)
Paul Ballerina (d -1/12) Larry Bunker (d -13/23)
Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1954
| 1. D6301-3 | Nutmeg | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 2. D6301-4 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 3. D6301-6 | - | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 4. D6301-7 | - | - |
| 5. D6302 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 6. D6303-1 | Deep Purple | Discovery DL 3023; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 7. D6304-2 | Cinnamon | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 8. D6304-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 9. D6304-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 10. D6305-1 | What's New? | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 11. D6305-2 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 12. D6305-3 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 13. D6306-1 | Thyme Time | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 14. D6306-2 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 15. D6306-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 16. D6307-1 | Straight Life | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 17. D6307-2 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy 4518, MG 12089, MG 12126, SJL 2217 |
| 18. D6307-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 19. D6308-1 | Art's Oregano | Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 20. D6308-2 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 21. D6308-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 22. D6309-2 | The Way You Look Tonight | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 23. D6309-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| This valuable Savoy LP, put out by Muse in 1986, has 14 previously unissued alternate takes taken from two Art Pepper sessions. The great altoist is heard with a quiet West Coast trio (pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Bob Whitlock and drummer Bobby White) and with a quintet co-starring tenor saxophonist Jack Montrose. The Pepper-Montrose matchup is particularly exciting but Pepper is actually in fine form on all of the performances; it is difficult to believe that these were all rejected takes. The remainder of the two productive sessions were released on a two-LP set around the same period titled Discoveries, and most of this music (particularly the alternate takes) has not been reissued on CD yet. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper - Surf Ride (Savoy MG 12089)
* Art Pepper Discoveries (Savoy SJL 2217)
* Art Pepper/Sonny Red - Two Altos (Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Hour (Savoy MG 12126)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Surf Ride (Savoy Jazz (J) K30Y 6187/88)
* Art Pepper - These Foolish Things c/w Straight Life (Savoy 4518)
1956 (The age of 31)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty
Rogers (tp) Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, George Roberts, Frank Rosolino
(tb) John Graas (frh) Paul Sarmento (tu) Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper (as)
Bill Holman, Jack Montrose (ts) Jimmy Giuffre (bars) Lou Levy (p) Ralph Pena
(b) Stan Levey (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 5, 1956
| Pay The Piper | RCA Victor LPM 1350 | |
| At Home With Sweets | - | |
| Pink Squirrel | - | |
| Blues Express | - |
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
Chet Baker (tp) Art Pepper (as) Richie Kamuca (ts) Pete Jolly (p) Leroy
Vinnegar (b) Stan Levey (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| Tynan Time | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| The Route | World Pacific JWC 509; Crown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| The Route (ed.) | World Pacific JWC 513 | |
| Sonny Boy | Playboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| Minor Yours | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| Little Girl | Pacific Jazz EP 4-48; World Pacific JWC 507; Jazztone J 1274; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 | |
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One of two CDs that team Baker and altoist Art Pepper, this one also
features tenor-saxophonist Ritchie Kamuca and pianist Pete Jolly;
all four players get their own showcases. The often-heated results
make it obvious that there was no strict borderline between artists
associated with West Coast jazz and hard bop for some of these
performances burn. It's strange that both Baker and Pepper could
play such consistent music while conducting chaotic lifestyles. --
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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* Various Artists - The Blues, Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel (World Pacific JWC 509)
* Chet Baker Quintette (Crown CLP 5317)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo (World Pacific JWC 513, ST 1021)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2 (Playboy PB 1958)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3 (World Pacific JWC 507)
* Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III (Jazztone J 1274)
* Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2)
* Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet (no details) (Pacific Jazz EP 4-48)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Pete Jolly (p -1) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Stan Levey (d)
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| 1. | Ol' Croix | World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ 60, PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 |
| 2. | I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Pacific Jazz JWC 505, PJ 60; Jazztone J 1274; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 |
| 3. | The Great Lie | Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 |
* Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper (Pacific Jazz PJ 60)
* Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others (Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H)
* Various Artists - Solo Flight (Pacific Jazz JWC 505)
* Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III (Jazztone J 1274)
* Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route (Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2)
Art Pepper Quintet
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Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1956
| 1. IM-3827 | Pepper Returns | Jazz West JWLP 10; Imperial LP 9238; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 2. IM-3828 | Broadway | Jazz West JWLP 10; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 3. IM-3829 | You Go To My Head | - |
| 4. IM-3830 | Angel Wings | Jazz West JWLP 10; Imperial LP 9238; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 5. IM-3831 | Funny Blues | - |
| 6. IM-3832 | Five More | Jazz West JWLP 10; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 7. IM-3833 | Minority | - |
| 8. IM-3834 | Patricia | - |
| 9. IM-3835 | Mambo De La Pinta | - |
| 10. IM-3836 | Walkin' Out Blues | - |
* Various Artists - Jazz Festival, Vol. 2 (Imperial LP 9238)
* Art Pepper - Early Art (Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 1 - The Return Of Art Pepper (Blue Note CDP 7 46863-2)
Marty Paich Quartet
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Los Angeles, CA, August-September, 1956
| Abstract Art | Tampa TP 28 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Melancholy | - | |
| Madeline | - | |
| Sidewinder | - | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Marty's Blues | - | |
| Pitfall | - | |
| What's Right For You | - | |
| This CD from V.S.O.P. reissues a fairly obscure Tampa LP featuring pianist Marty Paich (better-known as an arranger), altoist Art Pepper, bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Frank Capp; this music has also been issued under Pepper's name. Pepper and Paich would have several notable collaborations during the next few years, but this was their first. Pepper is generally the main star (particularly on such numbers as "You and the Night and the Music," "Over the Rainbow" and "All the Things You Are") while Paich (who has several fine piano solos) contributes three of the eight songs to this cool-toned, but hard-swinging, set. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo (tp) Jimmy Zito (btp) Harry Klee, Art Pepper (as)
Mort Friedman (ts) Marty Berman (bars) Jimmy Rowles (p) Al Hendrickson (g)
Joe Mondragon (b) Irv Cottler (d) Hoagy Carmichael (vo -1/3) Johnny Mandel
(arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956
| 1. | Georgia On My Mind | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 |
| 2. | New Orleans | - |
| 3. | Baltimore Oriole | - |
| 4. | Georgia On My Mind (inst.) | Pacific Jazz CDP 46862-2 |
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Ralph Pena (b) replaces Mondragon
Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956
| Memphis In June | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 | |
| Two Sleepy People | - | |
| Lazy River | - |
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn (tp) Joe Mondragon (b) Nick Fatool (d) replaces Edison, Gozzo, Pena, Cottler
Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956
| Winter Moon | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 | |
| Skylark | - | |
| Rockin' Chair | - | |
| Ballad In Blue | - |
Chet Baker Big Band
Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye (tp) Frank Rosolino (tb) Art Pepper,
Bud Shank (as) Bill Perkins, Phil Urso (ts) Bobby Timmons (p) James Bond (b)
Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956
| Tenderly | Pacific Jazz 636, PJ 1229; World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514 | |
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJ 1229 | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| Music To Dance To | World Pacific JWC 510 |
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi! (World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi (World Pacific JWC 514)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4 (World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009)
* Chet Baker - Tenderly c/w ??? (Pacific Jazz 636)
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
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Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956
| For Miles And Miles | Pacific Jazz PJ 1234 | |
| Picture Of Heath | - | |
| Minor Yours? | - | |
| C.T.A. | Pacific Jazz PJ 1234, PJ 60 | |
| Resonant Emotions | Pacific Jazz PJ 1234 | |
| Tynan Time | - | |
| For Minors Only | - | |
| This is the second CD (following The Route) to team trumpeter Chet Baker and altoist Art Pepper, two masterful players who had similar (and rather strange) life stories, with so many ups and downs as to be almost unbelievable. None of the chaos of their lives appears in the fine music they created. This sextet session (which has five Jimmy Heath compositions in addition to two originals from Pepper) also contains spots for excellent solos by tenor-saxophonist Phil Urso and pianist Carl Perkins. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
= Chet Baker/Art Pepper/Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath (Pacific Jazz PJ 18)
* Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper (Pacific Jazz PJ 60)
Modern Jazz Gallery
Buddy Childers, Don Fagerquist, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Linn (tp) Milt
Bernhart, Lloyd Elliot, Tommy Pederson, Frank Rosolino (tb) Art Pepper, Bud
Shank (as) Ted Nash (ts) Chuck Gentry (bars) Gerald Wiggins (p) Howard
Roberts (g) Max Bennett (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1956
| Music City | Kapp KXL 5001 | |
| Fish Tail | - | |
| Smoggy Day | - | |
| Los Angeles River | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Russ Freeman (p) Ben Tucker (b) Gary Frommer (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 23, 1956
| Art's Opus | Tampa TP 20 | |
| I Surrender, Dear | - | |
| Diane | - | |
| Pepper Pot | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Blues At Twilight | - | |
| Val's Pal | - | |
| Pepper Pot (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 816-2 | |
| Blues At Twilight (alt. take) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 1) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 4) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 5) | - | |
|
Originally released on the defunct Tampa label and then on CD by the
small V.S.O.P. label, this straight reissue in the OJC series
features the great altoist Art Pepper with pianist Russ Freeman,
bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Gary Frommer. Despite the inclusion
of five alternate takes, there is still only around 41 minutes of
music but the quality is high; even with his erratic lifestyle,
Pepper never made a bad record. Highlights include Art's original
"Diane," "Besame Mucho" and "Pepper Pot." Fine music, but not
essential when one considers how many gems Art Pepper recorded
during his rather hectic life. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Ted Brown Sextet
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Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alt. take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| All The Things You Are | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| All The Things You Are (alt. take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| What's New? | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| Tickle Toe | - | |
| Avalon | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| Warnin' (take 1) | - | |
| Warnin' (take 2) | - | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | - | |
| Aretha | Vanguard VRS 8515 | |
| Long Gone | - | |
| Once We Were Young | - | |
| Foolin' Myself | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| On A Slow Boat To China | - | |
| Crazy, She Calls Me | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Arrival | - |
* Ted Brown - Free Wheeling (Vanguard VRS 8515)
* Art Pepper With Warne Marsh (Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640)
Bill Perkins Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Jimmie Rowles (p) Ben Tucker (b) Mel Lewis
(d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJM 401, PJ 60 | |
| Diane-A-Flow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | - | |
| Zenobia | - |
* Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper (Pacific Jazz PJ 60)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Russ Freeman (p -1,2,5) Ben Tucker (b) Chuck Flores (d
-1,2,5)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, December 28, 1956
| 1. RR2783 | IM-3837 | What Is This Thing Called Love? | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
| 2. RR2784 | IM-3838 | Stompin' At The Savoy | - |
| 3. RR2785 | IM-3839 | Blues In | - |
| 4. RR2785 | IM-3841 | Blues Out | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| 5. RR2786 | IM-3840 | Bewitched | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
* Art Pepper - Early Art (Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art (Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2)
1957
Joe Morello Quintet
Art Pepper (as, ts) Red Norvo (vib -1/3) Gerald Wiggins (p) Ben Tucker (b) Joe Morello (d)
Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1957
| 1. IM-3845 | Tenor Blooz | Intro ILP 608; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 2. IM-3846 | You're Driving Me Crazy | - |
| 3. IM-3849 | Pepper Steak | - |
| 4. IM-3773 | Yardbird Suite | - |
| 5. IM-5031 | Straight Life | - |
= Art Pepper With The Red Norvo Trio (Score SLP 4031)
* Art Pepper - Early Art (Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 1 - The Return Of Art Pepper (Blue Note CDP 7 46863-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Russ Freeman (p) Ben Tucker (b) Chuck Flores (d)
Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 14, 1957
| MR2804 | IM-3842 | When You're Smiling | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
| MR2805 | IM-3843 | Cool Bunny | - |
| MR2806 | IM-3844 | Diane's Dilemma | - |
| Diane's Dilemma (alt. take) (Blues Out) | Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 | |
| MR2807 | Summertime | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
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Blue Note's The Return of Art Pepper: The Complete Art Pepper
Aladdin Recordings compiles the 13 final masters that the alto
saxophonist recorded for Aladdin between August 1956 and January
1957. These are titled The Return of Art Pepper, since they were
recorded shortly after he completed a jail sentence in 1956. As a
result, Pepper's chops are a little rusty, but you can hear that he
still has a passion for playing, and he does improve over the course
of these tracks. For serious Pepper fans, it's worth a listen, but
for less dedicated fans, there are better places to become
acquainted with his work. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music
Guide |
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* Art Pepper - Early Art (Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art (Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Carl Perkins (p) Clarence Jones (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
'The Steve Allen Show', Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 1957
| Cherokee | Norma (J) NLP 5004 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | - |
Art Pepper With The Rhythm Section
Art Pepper (as) Red Garland (p) Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
Hollywood, CA, January 19, 1957
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | Contemporary CEP 4048, C 3532 | |
| Red Pepper Blues | - | |
| Imagination | Contemporary C 3532 | |
| Waltz Me Blues | - | |
| Straight Life | Contemporary CEP 4048, C 3532 | |
| Jazz Me Blues | Contemporary C 3532 | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| Star Eyes | - | |
| Birks' Works | - | |
| The Man I Love | Contemporary S 7630 |
* Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! (Contemporary S 7630; Fantasy OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2)
* Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section, Vol. 2 (Contemporary CEP 4048)
Quincy Jones Septet
Benny Carter, Herb Geller, Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper (as) Lou Levy (p) Red Mitchell (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 25, 1957
| Dancin' Pants | ABC-Paramount ABC 186; Impulse GRD 115 | |
| Be My Guest | - | |
| Kings Road Blues | - |
* Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz (Impulse GRD 115)
Art Pepper Quartet
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Art Pepper (as, cl) Larry Bunker (p -1,3,4) Russ Freeman (p -2) Don Payne (b) Chuck Flores (d) Pam Russell (vo -2)
'Stars Of Jazz Show', Los Angeles, CA, March 31, 1957
| 1. | All The Things You Are | Calliope CAL 3015 |
| 2. | Stormy Weather | - |
| 3. | Everything Happens To Me | - |
| 4. | St. Louis Blues | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
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Audio Arts, Los Angeles, CA, April 1, 1957
| AA2871-4 | IM-3979 | Holiday Flight | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2872-1 | IM-3980 | Too Close For Comfort | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2873-1 | IM-3855 | Long Ago And Far Away | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2874-5 | IM-3858 | Begin The Beguine | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2874 | Begin The Beguine (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2875-3 | IM-3856 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2876-2 | Webb City (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2876 | IM-3859 | Webb City | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2877-1 | IM-3857/3860 | Summertime | Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2878-7 | Diane-A-Mine | Omega unissued |
| AA2879 | IM-3854? | Fascinatin' Rhythm | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2879-10 | IM-3861? | Fascinatin' Rhythm (take 2) | Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2880-3 | IM-3981 | Body And Soul | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2881-7 | IM-3853 | Without A Song | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2882-3 | IM-3862 | Blues Rock | Omega rejected |
| AA2883-2 | IM-3863 | Rock Blues | - |
| AA2884-2 | IM-3852 | The Breeze And I | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2885-6 | IM-3982 | Surf Ride | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| The music on this Blue Note LP has always been somewhat obscure. Originally released by Omegatape only on pre-recorded tapes, it did not make its debut on an American LP until this 1980 album came out. It was a strange twist of fate, for the music for altoist Art Pepper (who was in one of his prime periods) was in top form throughout the date, playing "Surf Ride," "Webb City" and five familiar standards with pianist Carl Perkins, bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Chuck Flores. Highlights include "Surf Ride," "Fascinatin' Rhythm" and "Body and Soul." -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper - Omega Alpha (Blue Note LT 1064)
* Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper, Vol. II (Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V)
* Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper, Vol. II (Omegatape ST 2030)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 3 - The Art Of Pepper (Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2)
* The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art (Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2)
Showcase For Modern Jazz
Bob Cooper (ob, ts) Art Pepper (as, ts) Claude Williamson (p) Howard Lucraft (g) Monty Budwig (b) Stan Levey (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1957
| California Zephyr | Decca DL 8679 | |
| Two-Part Contention | - | |
| Midnight Sun | - |
John Graas And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli (tp) John Graas (frh) Red Callender (tu) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Buddy Collette (bars) Paul Moer (p) Red Mitchell (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1957
| Midnight Sun | Decca DL 8677 | |
| Jazz Overture | - | |
| Petite Poem | - |
Art Pepper Nonet
Don Fagerquist (tp) Stu Williamson (vtb) Red Callender (tu) Art Pepper (as)
Bill Holman (ts) Bud Shank (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Monty Budwig (b) Shelly
Manne (d) Shorty Rogers (arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957
| Popo | World Pacific JWC 510; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Popo (alt. take) | Mosaic MR3-105; Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2 | |
| Didi | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Powder Puff | World Pacific JWC 511; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Bunny | World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2 |
* Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others (Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H)
* The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper (Mosaic MR3-105)
* Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 5 (World Pacific JWC 511, ST 1031)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi! (World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015)
* Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi (World Pacific JWC 514)
* Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper (Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2)
John Graas And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli (tp) John Graas (frh) Red Callender (tu) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper (ts, ob -1/3, ts -4/7) Buddy Collette (bars, fl -1/3, bars -4/7) Paul Moer (p) Buddy Clark (b) Shelly Manne (d -4/7) Larry Bunker (d, xyl, timp -1/3)
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| 1. 15631 | Blocksounds | EmArcy MG 36117 |
| 2. 15632 | Blues Street | - |
| 3. 15633 | Van Nuis Indeed | - |
| 4. | ID | Decca DL 8677 |
| 5. | Will Success Spoil Rock And Roll | - |
| 6. | Jazz Chorale | - |
| 7. | Free And Easy | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 70 |
= John Graas! (EmArcy SR 80020; Mercury MG 20533, SR 60210)
* John Graas - Jazz Mantics (Decca DL 8677)
* John Graas - Jazz Mantics (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 70)
John Graas And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli (tp -1,2) John Graas (frh) Red Callender (tu -1/3) Art Pepper (as -1/3, ts -4,5) Bob Cooper (ts, ob -1/3) Buddy Collette (bars, fl -1/3) Paul Moer (p) Buddy Clark (b) Larry Bunker (d, xyl, timp)
Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1957
| 1. 15634 | Development | EmArcy MG 36117 |
| 2. 15635 | Land Of Broken Toys | - |
| 3. 15636 | Swing Nicely | - |
| 4. 15637 | Walkin' Shoes | - |
| 5. 15638 | Rogeresque | - |
= John Graas! (EmArcy SR 80020; Mercury MG 20533, SR 60210)
Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band
Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon (tp) Stu Williamson (vtb) Herb Geller, Art Pepper (as) Harold Land (ts) Paul Moer (p) Buddy Clark (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957
| Anyhow | Gene Norman Presents GNP 60; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 624 | |
| Julie Is Her Name | - | |
| Aplomb | - | |
| Sunset Eyes | - | |
| J.S. | - |
* Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 624)
Art Pepper Octet
Conte Candoli (tp) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Russ Freeman (p) Ben Tucker (b) Chuck Flores (d) Jack Costanzo, Mike Pacheco (per)
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1957
| Mucho Calor | Andex AS 3002 | |
| Autumn Leaves | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Voya Hombre Voya | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Mambo Jumbo | - | |
| Old Devil Moon | - | |
| Pernod | - | |
| That Old Black Magic | - |
1958
John Graas And His Orchestra
Jack Sheldon (tp) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb) John Graas (frh) Art Pepper (as, cl) Bill Perkins (ts) Buddy Collette (bars, fl) Paul Moer (p) Red Mitchell (b) Larry Bunker (d, vib, timp)
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1958
| Jazz-Chaconne Number One | Andex AS 3003 | |
| Jazz-Chaconne Number One (alt. take) | Andex VSOP 65CD | |
| Number One | Andex AS 3003 |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Larry Bunker (p -1/3) Victor Feldman (p -4) Don Payne (b) Chuck Flores (d) Pam Russell (vo -4)
Los Angeles, CA, March 31, 1958
| 1. | All The Things You Are | Norma (J) NLP 5004 |
| 2. | Everything Happens To Me | - |
| 3. | St. Louis Blues | - |
| 4. | Stormy Weather | - |
1959
Marty Paich And His Orchestra
Frank Beach (tp) Stu Williamson (tp, vtb) George Roberts, George Roberts (tb) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb, ts) Vince DeRosa (frh) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, bars) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Victor Feldman (vib, per) Marty Paich (p) Scott LaFaro (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1959
| Too Close For Comfort | Warner Bros. WB 1296 | |
| Yonger Than Spring Time / Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - | |
| I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | - | |
| It's All Right With Me | - | |
| I Love Paris | - | |
| Lazy Afternoon | - | |
| Just In Time | - | |
| If I Were A Bell | - | |
| I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
= Marty Paich - The New York Scene (Discovery DS 844)
= Marty Paich - Moanin' (Discovery DSCD 962)
Dave Pell Big Band
Frank Beach, Jack Sheldon (tp) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb) Arthur Maebe (frh) Phil Stephens (tu) Art Pepper (as) Dave Pell (ts) Marty Berman (bars) Marty Paich (p) Buddy Clark (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February, 1959
| Walkin' Shoes | Capitol T 1309 | |
| Boplicity | - | |
| Popo | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon (tp) Dick Nash (tb) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb, ts) Vince DeRosa (frh) Herb Geller (as) Art Pepper (as, ts, cl) Bill Perkins (ts) Med Flory (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d) Marty Paich (arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959
| Opus De Funk | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| 'Round About Midnight | - | |
| Walkin' Shoes | - | |
| Airegin | - | |
| This is a true classic. Altoist Art Pepper is joined by an 11-piece band playing Marty Paich arrangements of a dozen jazz standards from the bop and cool jazz era. Trumpeter Jack Sheldon has a few solos, but the focus is very much on the altoist who is in peak form for this period. The CD reissue adds two additional versions of "Walkin'" and one of "Donna Lee" to the original program. Throughout, Pepper sounds quite inspired by Paich's charts which feature the band as an active part of the music rather than just in the background. Highlights of this highly enjoyable set include "Move," "Four Brothers," "Shaw Nuff," "Anthropology" and "Donna Lee," but there is not a single throwaway track to be heard. Essential music for all serious jazz collections. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
Herb Ellis - Jimmy Giuffre Nonet
Art Pepper, Bud Shank (as) Richie Kamuca (ts) Jimmy Giuffre (ts, bars) Lou Levy (p) Herb Ellis, Jim Hall (g) Joe Mondragon (b) Stan Levey (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959
| 26285-5 | Goose Geese | Verve MGV 8311 |
| 26286-3 | When Your Lover Has Gone | - |
| 26287-8 | You Know | - |
| 26288-7 | My Old Flame | - |
| 26289-4 | Country Boy | - |
| 26290-10 | People Will Say We're In Love | - |
| 26291-7 | Remember? | - |
| 26292-1 | Patricia | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (tp) Dick Nash (tb) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb, ts) Vince DeRosa (frh) Bud Shank (as) Art Pepper (as, ts, cl) Bill Perkins (ts) Med Flory (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d) Marty Paich (arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959
| Groovin' High | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| Shaw 'Nuff | - | |
| Anthropology | - | |
| Donna Lee | - | |
| Donna Lee (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 341-2 |
Barney Kessel Septet
Joe Gordon (tp) Art Pepper (as, ts, cl) Jimmie Rowles (p) Barney Kessel, Jack Marshall (g) Monty Budwig (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 30 & 31, 1959
| Some Like It Hot | Contemporary M 3565 | |
| I Wanna Be Loved By You | - | |
| Sweet Sue | Contemporary M 3565, FCD 60-021 | |
| Runnin' Wild | Contemporary M 3565 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | - | |
| Down Among The Sheltering Palms | - | |
| Sugar Blues | - | |
| By The Beautiful Sea | - | |
| Sweet Sue (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 168-2 | |
| Runnin' Wild (alt. take) | - |
* The Artistry Of Barney Kessel (Contemporary FCD 60-021)
Mel Torme With Marty Paich Orchestra
Jack Sheldon (tp) Art Pepper (as, ts) Victor Feldman (vib) Marty Paich (p, org, cel, arr) 5 unknown (g) unknown (b) unknown (d) Mel Torme (vo) The Mel-Tones: Ginny O'Connor, Bernie Parke, Sue Allen, Tom Kenny (chorus) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 28 & 29, 1959
| 26374-11 | Makin' Whoopee! | Verve MGV 2120 |
| 26375-4 | What Is This Thing Called Love? | - |
| 26376-20 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads | - |
| 26377-4 | It Happened In Monterey | - |
| 26378-7 | I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
| 26379-6 | Truckin' | - |
| 26380-5 | Hit The Road To Dreamland | - |
| 26381-8 | Li'l Darlin' | - |
| 26382-6 | A Bunch Of The Blues: Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me / Keester Parade / TNT / Tiny's Blues | - |
| 26383-5 | Some Like It Hot | - |
| 26384-7 | A Smooth One | - |
| 26385-13 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (tp) Dick Nash (tb) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb, ts) Vince
DeRosa (frh) Charlie Kennedy (as) Art Pepper (as, ts, cl) Richie Kamuca (ts)
Med Flory (bars) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d) Marty
Paich (arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959
| Move | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| Four Brothers | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Walkin' (alt. take 1) | Fantasy OJCCD 341-2 | |
| Walkin' (alt. take 2) | - |
Marty Paich And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (tp) Bob Enevoldsen, George Roberts (tb) Vince DeRosa (frh) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Victor Feldman (vib) Russ Freeman (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June 30, July 2 & 7, 1959
| It Don't Mean A Thing | Warner Bros. WB 1349 | |
| No More | - | |
| Love For Sale | - | |
| Moanin' | - | |
| Violets For Your Furs | - | |
| What Am I Here For / Cottontail | - | |
| Warm Valley | - | |
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | - |
= Marty Paich - Moanin' (Discovery DSCD 962)
Joanie Sommers With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Joanie Sommers (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1959
| Heart And Soul | Warner Bros. WB 1346 | |
| My Heart Belongs To Daddy | - | |
| Something I Dreamed Last Night | - | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Oh, But I Do | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - |
The Subterraneans
Jack Sheldon (tp -1/5,8) Art Farmer (tp -1/7) Bob Enevoldsen (vtb -1/5) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts -1/5) Gerry Mulligan (bars -1/7) Russ Freeman (p) Andre Previn (p -1/5) Red Mitchell (b -1/5,8) Buddy Clark (b -1/7) Shelly Manne (d -1/5,8) Dave Bailey (d -1/7) Carmen McRae (vo -1/5) unidentified orchestra (-1/5)
Los Angeles, CA, summer 1959
| 1. | Why Are We Afraid? | MGM E 3812 |
| 2. | Two By Two | - |
| 3. | A Rose And The End | - |
| 4. | Look Ma No Clothes | - |
| 5. | Analyst | - |
| 6. | Bread And Wine | - |
| 7. | Things Are Looking Down | - |
| 8. | Raising Caen | - |
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Toni Harper (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 16 & 28, 1959
| Lady Lonely | RCA Victor LPM 2092 | |
| He Was A Man | - | |
| My Heart Is A Lonely Hunter | - | |
| Blue It Grows | - | |
| I Love The Blues | - | |
| The Other Woman | - | |
| Nobody Home But The Blues | - | |
| Love Has Come Love Has Gone | - |
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as, cl) Jesse Belvin (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1959
| Something Happens To Me | RCA Victor LPM 2105 | |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | - | |
| Let There Be Love | - | |
| It's All Right With Me | - |
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 1959
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM 2105 | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| I'll Buy You A Star | - | |
| Makin' Whoopee! | - |
1960 (The age of 35)
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
Al Porcino, Stu Williamson (tp) Frank Rosolino (tb) Vince DeRosa (frh) Red Callender (tu) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Marty Paich (p, arr) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d) Mel Torme (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 1960
| 23045-9 | 64VK325 | Too Close For Comfort | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8593 |
| 23046 | Once In Love With Amy | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23047 | Whatever Lola Wants | - |
| 23048 | Hello, Young Lovers | - |
* The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8593)
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, February 4, 1960
| 23071-9 | Too Darn Hot | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23072-5 | A Sleepin' Bee | - |
| 23073-8 | All I Need Is A Girl | - |
| 23074-5 | Lonely Town | - |
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, February 11, 1960
| 23085-19 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23086-15 | 64VK326 | On The Street Where You Live | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8593 |
| 23087-5 | 64VK321 | Just In Time | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8505, V/V6 8593 |
| 23088-4 | Old Devil Moon | Verve MGV 2132 |
* The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8593)
* Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals (Verve V/V6 8505)
Art Pepper Quintet
Conte Candoli (tp -1,2,5) Art Pepper (as, ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul Chambers
(b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
Hollywood, CA, February 29, 1960
| 1. | Whims Of Chambers | Contemporary M 3573 |
| 2. | Bijou The Poodle | - |
| 3. | Why Are We Afraid? | - |
| 4. | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - |
| 5. | Rhythm-A-Ning | - |
| 6. | Gettin' Together | - |
| 7. | Gettin' Together (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 169-2 |
| 8. | Diane | Contemporary M 3573 |
| 9. | The Way You Look Tonight | Contemporary S 7630; Fantasy OJCCD 169-2 |
| As a sort of follow-up to Art Pepper's matchup with Miles Davis's trio in the 1957 classic Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section, Pepper utilizes Davis's sidemen on this 1960 near-classic. In addition to pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb, trumpeter Conte Candoli makes the group a quintet on four of the eight numbers. The CD reissue adds "The Way You Look Tonight" (formerly only available on another LP) and an alternate take of the title cut to the original repertoire. This time around, rather than emphasizing standards, Pepper performs just three ("Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning" and "The Way You Look Tonight") and includes three originals of his own: "Diane," "Bijou the Poodle" and "Gettin' Together." The music is all very straightahead and bop-oriented, but as usual, Pepper brings something very personal and unique to his playing; he sounds like no one else. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! (Contemporary S 7630; Fantasy OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2)
Ethel Azama With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Ethel Azama (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, February, 1960
| Johnny One Note | Liberty LRP 3142 | |
| Like Someone In Love | - | |
| Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - | |
| You Smell So Good | - | |
| I'm Glad There Is You | - | |
| My Ship | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - | |
| Daybreak | - | |
| All I Need Is You | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| You're So Bad For Me | - | |
| Time After Time | - |
The Hi-Lo's With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (tp) Frank Rosolino, Dicky Wells (tb) Red Callender (tu) Art Pepper (as) Bill Perkins (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Douglas Fisher (p) Al Hendrickson, Bill Pittman (g) Buddy Clark (b) Mel Lewis (d) The Hi-Lo's (chorus group) Marty Paich (cond)
NYC, March 24, 1960
| Isle Of Capri | Columbia CL 1509 | |
| My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua | - | |
| Hawaii | - |
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Toni Harper (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 1960
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM 2253 | |
| Paradise | - | |
| Saturday Night | - | |
| A Sleepin' Bee | - | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - |
June Christy With Pete Rugolo Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) June Christy (vo) Pete Rugolo (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1960
| Something Cool | Capitol ST 516 | |
| Lonely House | - | |
| The Night We Called It A Day | - | |
| Midnight Sun | - | |
| The Stranger Called The Blues | - | |
| I Should Care | - |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito (tp) Harry Betts, George Roberts, Frank Rosolino, Ken Shroyer (tb) Art Pepper (as) Bud Shank (as, fl) Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins (ts) Chuck Gentry (bars) Pete Jolly (p) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 1960
| Flowers For The Cats | RCA Victor LPM 2110 | |
| Blue Reeds | - | |
| Pass The Duke | - | |
| Six Pax | - |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Jimmy Giuffre (cl) Lou Levy (p) replaces Jolly
Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1960
| Snowball | RCA Victor LPM 2110 | |
| China Where? | - | |
| Like Nutty Overture | - |
The Marty Paich Piano Quartet
Stu Williamson (tp) Dave Wells (tp, tb) Bud Shank (fl) Art Pepper (as) Pete Jolly, Marty Paich, Jimmie Rowles, John Towner (p) Bill Pitman (g) Joe Mondragon (b) Mel Lewis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 1960
| Little Rock Gateway | RCA Victor LPM 2259 | |
| Boogie Woogie On Handy's | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | - | |
| One O'Clock Jump | - | |
| Honky Tonk Train | - |
Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli (tp) Dick Nash (tb) Art Pepper (cl) Ted Nash (as, fl) Ronny Long (bars, fl) Larry Bunker (vib) Johnny Williams (p) Bob Bain (g) Rolly Bundock (b) Shelly Manne (d) Ramon Rivers (cga)
Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 17 & 21, 1960
| Moanin' | RCA Victor LPM 2258 | |
| Sidewalks Of Cuba | - | |
| Dream Of You | - | |
| Swing Lightly | - | |
| Castle Rock | - | |
| A Powdered Wig | - | |
| Playboy's Theme | - | |
| Tequila | - | |
| Far East Blues | - | |
| Charleston Alley | - | |
| Scandinavian Shuffle | - | |
| Everybody Blow | - |
Helen Humes With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson (tp) Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick (tb) Art Pepper (as, cl) Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster (ts) Bill Hood (bars) Andre Previn (p) Barney Kessel (g) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d) Helen Humes (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond)
Los Angeles, CA, September 6 & 7, 1960
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | Contemporary M 3582 | |
| Mean To Me | - | |
| I Want A Roof Over My Head | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | - | |
| You're Driving Me Crazy | - | |
| Million Dollar Secret | - | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | - | |
| Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | - | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 171-2 |
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon (tp) Art Pepper (as) Pete Jolly (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Frank Butler
(d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 24 & 25, 1960
| Smack Up | Contemporary M 3602 | |
| Las Cuevas De Mario | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | - | |
| How Can You Lose | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Tears Inside | - | |
| Solid Citizens (take 33) | Fantasy OJCCD 176-2 | |
| Solid Citizens (take 37) | - | |
|
The title of this recording (which has been reissued on CD with two
takes of the otherwise unknown "Solid Citizens" added) is ironic and
inadvertently truthful. Within a short period, Art Pepper would
begin spending many years in jail due to his heroin addiction; this
was his next-to-last album of this period. Despite the bleak future,
the great altoist (who never seemed to make an uninspired record
during his unstable life) is in excellent form in a quintet with
trumpeter Jack Sheldon, pianist Pete Jolly, bassist Jimmy Bond and
drummer Frank Butler. Highlights of this fine album include Harold
Land's title cut, the 5/4 blues "Las Cuevas De Mario" and Ornette
Coleman's "Tears Inside." -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Dolo Coker (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Frank Butler (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 23 & 25, 1960
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary M 3607 | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | - | |
| Long Ago | - | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| I Wished On The Moon | - | |
| Too Close For Comfort | - | |
| Five Points | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| Autumn Leaves | - | |
| This album, reissued on CD with an additional song, "Fine Points," was altoist Art Pepper's final one of his early period and was released when he was already serving a long prison sentence due to his addiction to heroin. Assisted by pianist Dolo Coker, bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Frank Butler, Pepper was just starting to show the influence of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman in his style, freeing up his playing and displaying a greater intensity during his improvisations. Ironically, Pepper sticks to swinging standards such as "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me," "Gone with the Wind" and "I Wished on the Moon" as points of departure on the interesting and largely enjoyable set. Excluding a 1973 recording with Mike Vax's big band, it would be 15 years before Art Pepper led another record date in the studios. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! (Contemporary S 7630; Fantasy OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2)
1961
Helyne Stewart With Teddy Edwards Septet
Jack Sheldon (tp) Frank Rosolino (tb) Art Pepper (as) Teddy Edwards (ts, arr) Pete Jolly (p) Jimmy Bond (b) Frank Butler (d) Helyne Stewart (vo)
Hollywood, CA, January 20, 1961
| Love Is Here To Stay | Contemporary M 3601 | |
| The Man I Love | - | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean? | - | |
| My Silent Love | - |
1964
Art Pepper Quartet
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'Jazz Casual Show', San Francisco, CA, May 8, 1964
| The Trip | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 402 | |
| D Section | - | |
| Junior Cat (Groupin') | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
San Francisco, CA, June, 1964
| Summer Night | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 402 | |
| Sonnymoon For Two | - | |
|
For altoist Art Pepper, the 1960s were largely a waste with long
periods spent in prison due to his narcotics addiction. He spent
most of 1964 between prison terms and even tried to make a musical
comeback. This CD from the Spanish Fresh Sound label features Pepper
with pianist Frank Strazzeri, bassist Hersh Hamel and drummer Bill
Goodwin playing a few originals on a television show (Pepper is
interviewed briefly by Ralph Gleason) and performing two lengthy
numbers at The Jazz Workshop in San Francisco. Many of the altoist's
longtime fans were disappointed by his playing during this period
for Pepper had become very influenced by John Coltrane and fearful
that, if he did not sound like 'Trane, he would be regarded as old
fashioned. Actually, Art Pepper, who plays with more intensity here
than he often did in the 1950s, sounds pretty good during these
sets, although the recording quality is not always the greatest, and
his fans (along with jazz historians) will find these rare
performances quite interesting. |
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Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Frankie Randall (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1964
| My Kind Of Town | RCA NL 45978 | |
| One Morning In May | - | |
| On The Other Side Of The Tracks | - | |
| More | - |
1965 (The age of 40)
Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Frankie Randall (vo) Marty Paich (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, February 3, 1965
| Too Long At The Fair | RCA NL 45978 | |
| The More I See You | - | |
| The Rules Of The Road | - | |
| Next Time | - |
1968
The Buddy Rich Big Band
Art Pepper (as, cl, fl) Buddy Rich (d) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 1968
| Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | World Pacific ST 20133 | |
| Preach And Teach | - | |
| Channel 1 Suite | - | |
| Big Mama Cass | - | |
| Goodbye Yesterday | - | |
| Acic Truth | - | |
| Alfie | - | |
| Ode To Billie Joe | - |
Art Pepper Quintet
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"Donte's", North Hollywood, CA, November 24, 1968
| Groupin' | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5001 | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5002 | |
| Cherokee | - |
* Art Pepper Live At Donte's, Vol. 2 (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5002)
1973 (The age of 48)
Mike Vax Orchestra
Mike Vax (tp, flh) Art Pepper (as) unidentified big band
Los Angeles, CA, July 6 & 7, 1973
| Evil Eyes | Artco LP 117 | |
| If Is Anything Still There | - | |
| Passage West | - | |
| Joe's Inn | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Beginnings | - | |
| West Side Story Medley | - |
1975 (The age of 50)
Art Pepper Quartet
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"Foothill College", Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1975
| Foothill Blues | Trio (J) PAP 25041 | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
|
Altoist Art Pepper was at the beginning of his successful (if
relatively brief) seven-year renaissance when he performed at the
concert documented on this Storyville CD. Recorded six months before
his first official comeback record (Living Legend), the great
altoist is heard playing with a quartet comp of Tommy Gumina on
polychord (an organ-sounding accordion), bassist Fred Atwood and
drummer Jimmie Smith. Pepper is in excellent form on lengthy
versions of his "Foothill Blues," "I'll Remember April," and
"Cherokee," and is quite passionate on a four-and-a-half-minute
version of "Here's That Rainy Day." Gumina mostly stays out of the
way, and the audience sounds quite happy to get an opportunity to
hear the legendary altoist sounding so strong. -- Scott Yanow, All
Music Guide |
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= Art Pepper - I'll Remember April (Storyville (D) SLP 4130, STCD 4130)
Hersh Hamel Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Pete Robinson (el-p, syn) Hersh Hamel (el-b) Steve Strazzer (d) Judy Brown, Brenda Burns, Linda McCrary (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, summer 1975
| Mr. Yes | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 120 | |
| Image Before You | - | |
| Feels Good | - | |
| Song Of Ecstacy | - | |
| Come To Me | - | |
| Dance Now | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Hampton Hawes (p, el-p) Charlie Haden (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1975
| Ophelia | Contemporary S 7633 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| What Laurie Likes | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 408-2 | |
| Art Pepper, one of the major bop altoists to emerge during the 1950s, started his comeback with this excellent set. After 15 years filled with prison time and spent fighting drug addiction, Pepper was finally ready to return to jazz. Accompanied by three of his old friends (pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Shelly Manne), Pepper displays a more explorative and darker style than he had had previously. He also shows a greater emotional depth in his improvisations and was open to some of the innovations of the avant-garde in his search for greater self-expression. Although this recording would be topped by the ones to come, the music (five Pepper originals and an intense version of "Here's That Rainy Day") is quite rewarding. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as); Ed Kelly (p); Kenny Jenkins
(b); Brad Dilhorn (d)
Live at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite
Society
Half Moon Bay, CA September 28, 1975
Half Moon Bay, CA September 28, 1975
|
Good Bait What Laurie Likes Here's That Rainy Day Straight Life |
Galaxy/Fantasy # GCD-4202-2 |
1976
Melanie
Art Pepper (as) Richard Greene (vln) David Paich (key) Dean Parks, Louie Shelton (g) Dave Jackson, Jerry Scheff (b) Jim Gordon, John Guerin, Jeff Porcaro (d) Victor Feldman, Milt Holland (per) Dennis Bell, Carol Parks, Melanie Safka (vo) Dave Doran, Jim Drennan, Angelo Mauceri, Jay Wolfe (back vo) Edwin Hawkins Singers (vocal group) Marty Paich (string arr) The Hand Made Band, unidentified strings
Davlen Studios, Universal City, CA & The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, CA,
July 12, 1976
| 32747 | I'm So Blue | Atlantic SD 18190 |
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer (flh) Art Pepper (as) Hampton Hawes (p) Ray Brown (b) Steve
Ellington (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976
| Namely You | Contemporary S 7636 |
Art Farmer Quintet
same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976
| Downwind | Contemporary S 7636 |
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer (flh) Art Pepper (as) Hampton Hawes (p) Ray Brown (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1976
| What Am I Here For? | Contemporary S 7636 | |
| Will You Still Be Mine? | - | |
|
This CD reissue of a Contemporary set from 1976 features a logical
but only one-time collaboration between flugelhornist Art Farmer and
altoist Art Pepper. With pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Ray Brown
and either Steve Ellington or Shelly Manne on drums completing the
quintet, the five standards and Hawes's original "Downwind" were
certainly in good hands. A special highlight is a duet version of
"My Funny Valentine" featuring Farmer and Hawes. Everyone plays up
to par on this spirited straightahead set. -- Scott Yanow, All Music
Guide |
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Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) George Cables (p) David Williams (b) Elvin Jones (d)
Los Angeles, CA, September 15 & 16, 1976
| The Trip | Contemporary S 7638 | |
| The Trip (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 410-2 | |
| A Song For Richard | Contemporary S 7638 | |
| Sweet Love Of Mine | - | |
| Junior Cat | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - | |
| Although some listeners prefer altoist Art Pepper's playing of the 1950s, when he re-emerged in 1975, there was a much greater emotional intensity to his improvisations, and his solos used a wider vocabulary with nonmusical and emotional sounds being added to his ideas as punctuations. This strong quartet date (with pianist George Cables, bassist David Williams and drummer Elvin Jones) finds Pepper performing Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows," lesser-known tunes by Woody Shaw and Joe Gordon and three originals of his own; the CD reissue also has an alternate take of "The Trip." Powerful music. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
Dolo Coker Quintet
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Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1976
| Jumping Jacks | Xanadu 142 | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| Roots 4FB | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Gone Again | - | |
| Tale Of Two Cities | - | |
| Pianist Dolo Coker had just four opportunities to lead his own record dates during his career, all for the Xanadu label during 1976-79. The title of this LP refers to the fact that the music is not California "cool jazz" but intense hard bop from the Golden State. In addition to bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Frank Butler (who appear on Coker's first three Xanadu albums) and trumpeter Blue Mitchell (who was on the preceding LP Dolo), the great altoist Art Pepper (doubling on tenor) makes one of his very rare appearances as a sideman. The well-rounded set has originals by Coker, Pepper ("Mr Yohe") and Mitchell (a drum feature for Butler on "Roots 4FB") along with a showcase for the trio ("Gone Again") and a vintage standard ("Gone with the Wind"). A strong effort. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
1977
Art Pepper Quartet
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Art Pepper (as) Smith Dobsen (p) Jim Nichols (b) Brad Bilhorn (d)
"Half Moon Bay", Japan, January 23, 1977
| Mr. Yohe | Trio (J) PAP 25044 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | - | |
| Altoist Art Pepper was nearing the turning point in his career at the time that he performed at the concert at Half Moon Bay, CA, that is included on this Storyville CD. He had been back on the scene for two years and had not quite broken through to the wider jazz audience yet, but major successes were in the near future. It is obvious from his talking to the audience that Pepper was still unsure about his future, but his playing on this date (with a pickup group comprised of pianist Smith Dobson, bassist Jim Nichols and drummer Brad Bilhorn) finds him in top form, creating emotional versions of "A Night in Tunisia" and his three originals "Mr. Yohe," "The Trip" and "Lost Life." Since there are only 40 minutes of music on the CD and this was not one of Pepper's strongest groups, the release is not essential, but fans of the unique altoist will want to pick up these interesting performances. | ||
= Art Pepper - A Night In Tunisia (Storyville (D) SLP 4146, STCD 4146)
Cal Tjader Septet
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Japan, April 5, 1977
| 1. | Cherokee | Polydor (J) J00J 20390 |
| 2. | The Spirit Is Here | - |
| 3. | Here's That Rainy Day | - |
| 4. | Straight Life | - |
| 5. | Manteca | - |
| 6. | Manha De Carnaval | - |
| 7. | Felicidade | - |
|
After Art Pepper returned to the scene in 1975, it took him two
years to get noticed outside of Los Angeles. His initial visit to
Japan was a major turning point, and music from one of the very
well-received concerts was released for the first time on this 1995
CD. Pepper performs four numbers -- "Cherokee," ahis original "The
Spirit Is Here," a passionate "Here's That Rainy Day" and a speedy
workout on "Straight Life" -- with a quintet comprised of Clare
Fischer (who unfortunately sticks exclusively to electric piano),
bassist Rob Fisher, drummer Peter Riso and percussionist Poncho
Sanchez. For the final three numbers -- "Manteca," "Manha De
Carnaval" and "Felicidade" -- the group is joined by vibraphonist
Cal Tjader (this is the only time he ever recorded with Pepper) and
guitarist Bob Redfield. The unexpected enthusiasm of the crowd
really got to Pepper and his improvisations (even though he is not
playing with his regular group) are quite inspired. Memorable music.
-- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Art
Pepper Quartet
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Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 1977
| Rita-San | Contemporary S 7639 | |
| Ballad Of The Sad Young Men | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| No Limit | Fantasy OJCCD 411-2 | |
|
Art Pepper's third recording in his comeback years was recorded in a
studio but has the emotional intensity and chance-taking
improvisations of his live concerts of the period. Joined by his
regular group (pianist George Cables, bassist Tony Dumas and drummer
Carl Burnett), Pepper performs lengthy versions of three of his
originals (including the modal "My Laurie") and "Ballad of the Sad
Young Men." "Mambo de la Pinta" is a little unusual because Pepper
overdubbed himself on tenor to join his alto in the ensembles.
Throughout this album (and during his final ten years), Art Pepper
played every note as if it might be his last one. The passion
displayed on this particular album is enough of a reason by itself
to acquire it. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, ts, cl) George Cables (p) George Mraz (b) Elvin Jones (d)
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (first show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Blues For Heard | Fantasy OJCCD 694-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Scrapple From The Apple | Fantasy OJCCD 697-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| But Beautiful | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7643; Fantasy OJCCD 695-2)
* Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7642; Fantasy OJCCD 694-2)
* Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 697-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (second show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Live At The Vanguard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Caravan | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7642; Fantasy OJCCD 694-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (third show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Over The Rainbow | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| The Trip | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7644 | |
| Blues For Les | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Fantasy OJCCD 695-2 |
* Art Pepper Live At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11)
* Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7644; Fantasy OJCCD 696-2)
* Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7642; Fantasy OJCCD 694-2)
* Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard (Fantasy OJCCD 695-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (fourth show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| No Limit | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| You Go To My Head | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7644 | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 |
* Art Pepper Live At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11)
* Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7644; Fantasy OJCCD 696-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (fifth show), July 29, 1977
| count-off / Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Anthropology | Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 | |
| These Foolish Things | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
* Art Pepper - The Village Vanguard Collection (Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (sixth show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Stella By Starlight | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Vanguard Max | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (seventh show), July 30, 1977
| count-off / Vanguard Max | Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Fantasy OJCCD 696-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 |
* Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7643; Fantasy OJCCD 695-2)
* Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7642; Fantasy OJCCD 694-2)
* Art Pepper - The Village Vanguard Collection (Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46)
* Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard (Fantasy OJCCD 696-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (eighth show), July 30, 1977
| announcement / false start | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| More For Les | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (ninth show), July 30, 1977
| count-off / For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| More For Les | - | |
| Caravan | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| Labyrinth | - | |
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
|
Art Pepper's appearances at the Village Vanguard in 1977 were a
major success, making the brilliance of the West Coast-based altoist
obvious to the New York critics. His historical stint at the
Vanguard was originally made available on four LPs (all reissued as
CDs with one additional selection added on each disc) and more
recently in more expanded form as a nine-CD boxed set. The single CD
reissue of the Thursday night portion features the great altoist on
lengthy versions of "Valse Triste," a particularly passionate
version of "Goodbye," "Blues for Les," "My Friend John" and "Blues
for Heard." In addition to Pepper, his trio -- pianist George
Cables, bassist George Mraz and drummer Elvin Jones -- is also in
top form, and the music is consistently stimulating and emotional.
-- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide The second of four releases taken from altoist Art Pepper's very successful stint at the Village Vanguard in July 1977 has been reissued on CD with one extra track, "A Night in Tunisia." Pepper, who is greatly assisted by a highly sympathetic rhythm section (pianist George Cables, bassist George Mraz and drummer Elvin Jones) is at his best on "Caravan," which finds him doubling on tenor, and on an intense rendition of "But Beautiful." All of this music is currently available as part of a massive nine-CD box set that really documents the historic engagement. The fourth of four CD reissues taken from Art Pepper's three nights at the Village Vanguard in July 1977, as with the other releases, adds one selection ("Scrapple from the Apple") to the music of the original LP; all of the performances on this and the other sets have since been made available as part of a massive nine-CD box set. The great altoist was clearly excited to be playing at the famous New York club, and his rhythm section -- pianist George Cables, bassist George Mraz and drummer Elvin Jones -- consistently stimulates his imagination. This release has more variety than usual, for in addition to his alto playing (including a memorable unaccompanied solo on "Over the Rainbow"), Pepper switches to clarinet for the lengthy "More for Les" and interprets the ballad "These Foolish Things" on tenor. The nine-CD set is essential for Art Pepper fanatics, but those just wanting a taste of the great altoist's talents will be satisfied with this release. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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* Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard (Contemporary C 7643; Fantasy OJCCD 695-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (ts) George Cables (p) Michael Formanek (b) Eddie Marshall (d)
San Francisco, CA, August 6 & 8, 1977
| Blue Bossa | Contemporary CCD 14086-2 | |
| Art Meets Mr. Beautiful | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom | - |
The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)
Jon Faddis (tp) Art Pepper (as)
Los Angeles, CA, September 13 & 15, 1977
| The Pick Up | Warner Bros. BSK 3144 | |
| Manipulation On The Center Divider | - |
1978
Art Pepper Quartet
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"YBC TV Hall", Yamagata, Japan, March 14, 1978
| Ophelia | Trio (J) PAP 25037 | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Caravan | Trio (J) PAP 25038 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - | |
|
Art Pepper concluded a very successful tour of Japan with a concert
in Yamagata that was recorded and released on two Storyville CDs.
The first CD has just 38 minutes of music, but the quality is quite
high. Pepper (with pianist Milcho Leviev, bassist Bob Magnusson and
drummer Carl Burnett) performs lengthy versions of two originals
("Ophelia," "My Laurie") and "Besame Mucho"; the latter was a
request from his Japanese friends that was very well received and
became a permanent part of his repertoire. The recording quality is
excellent and Pepper is in explorative and somewhat inspired form.
-- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide The second of two CDs taken from the final night of Art Pepper's 1978 Japanese tour features the great altoist (along with pianist Milcho Leviev, bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Carl Burnett) exploring two of his originals ("The Trip," and "Red Car"), a lyrical version of Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows" and an intense rendition of "Caravan." None of the Storyville sets have been reissued elsewhere, and each adds to the remarkable legacy of Art Pepper whose second career (covering 1975-82) was arguably even greater than his first. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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= Art Pepper Live In Yamagata '78 - Not A Through Street (Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/02)
* Art Pepper Memorial Collection, Vol. 2 - The Summer Knows (Trio (J) PAP 25038)
= Art Pepper Live In Yamagata '78 - Not A Through Street (Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/02)
Art Pepper Quartet
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United Western Studios, Hollywood, CA, September 2, 1978
| Among Friends | Interplay IP 7718 | |
| 'Round About Midnight | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| Blue Bossa | - | |
| Blue Bossa (alt. take) | Interplay (J) ARTCD 18 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | Interplay IP 7718 | |
| What's New? | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
|
Art Pepper mostly sticks to standards on this Discovery LP, but he
brings out new life in the veteran songs, particularly on such
ballads as "Round Midnight," "What's New" and "Besame Mucho." With
the assistance of pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Bob Magnusson and
drummer Frank Butler, the great altoist (who is heard just prior to
signing an exclusive contract with the Galaxy label) is also in top
form on such pieces as "What Is This Thing Called Love" and "I'll
Remember April." An excellent (if not quite essential) release. --
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Stanley Cowell (p) Cecil McBee (b) Roy Haynes (d) Kenneth
Nash (cga -2)
Berkeley, CA, December 1 & 2, 1978
| 1. | Miss Who? | Galaxy GXY 5119 |
| 2. | Mambo Koyama | - |
| 3. | Lover Come Back To Me | - |
| 4. | Patricia | - |
| 5. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 6. | Chris's Blues | - |
| 7. | I Love You | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Pepper Pot | - |
| 9. | These Foolish Things (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 474-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Stanley Cowell (p) Cecil McBee (b) Roy Haynes (d)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 2, 1978
| Over The Rainbow (take 1) | Galaxy GXY 5133, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow (take 2) | Galaxy GCD 95003-2 | |
| Yardbird Suite (take 1) | Galaxy GXY 5134 | |
| Yardbird Suite (take 2B) | Galaxy GCD 95002-2 | |
| Altoist Art Pepper, in the midst of a successful comeback, recorded this excellent set (also included in full in his massive Galaxy box set) for Galaxy. With pianist Stanley Cowell, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Roy Haynes, Pepper performs a definitive version of his intense ballad "Patricia"; other highlights include "Miss Who," "Lover Come Back to Me" and "Chris' Blues." The CD reissue also has a second alternate version of "These Foolish Things." -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
= Various Artists - Ballads By Five (Galaxy GCD 95003-2)
* Various Artists - Five Birds And A Monk (Galaxy GXY 5134)
= Various Artists - Birds And Monks (Galaxy GCD 95002-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
1979
Art Pepper Quartet
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 23, 1979
| 1. | Straight, No Chaser (alt. take) | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 2. | Straight, No Chaser | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 3. | Yesterdays | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 4. | A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 5. | A Night In Tunisia (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 6. | Diane | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | My Friend John | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 8. | Duo Blues | - |
|
This deluxe release from the classy (but long defunct) Artists House
label, as with all of Art Pepper's recordings of his comeback years,
is easily recommended. Actually all of this music has been reissued
in greatly expanded form in Pepper's massive 16-CD Galaxy box set.
The original LP has lengthy versions of "So in Love," "Stardust,"
"Straight No Chaser" and two Pepper originals ("Diane" and "Blues
for Blanche"). Assisted by two equally talented rhythm sections
(pianists Hank Jones and George Cables, bassists Ron Carter and
Charlie Haden, and drummers Al Foster and Billy Higgins), Pepper is
in excellent form throughout the album, giving these songs
heartwrenching interpretations. he performances on this Galaxy LP are essentially outtakes and leftovers from Art Pepper's 1979 sessions for Artists House. However, the quality is quite high, making one wonder why this material was not released until 1984. "Body and Soul" and "You Go to My Head" are particularly special, for they are unaccompanied alto solos, and on "Anthropology," Pepper has a rare outing on clarinet. The remaining numbers -- "Desafinado," "Donna Lee" and "Blues for Blanche" -- feature the great altoist with pianist George Cables, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins. All of the highly enjoyable and bop-based but explorative music has since been reissued on CD in Pepper's 16-CD Galaxy box set. |
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* Art Pepper - So In Love (Artists House AH 12, AH 9412)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Bill Watrous Quintet
Bill Watrous (tb) Art Pepper (as) Russ Freeman (p) Bob Magnusson (b) Carl
Burnett (d)
Berkeley, CA, March 26 & 27, 1979
| Just Friends | Atlas (J) YJ25 7024 | |
| Begin The Beguine | - | |
| For Art's Sake | - | |
| Funny Blues | - | |
| Funny Blues (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| Angel Eyes | Atlas (J) YJ25 7024 | |
| Angel Eyes (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| P. Town | Atlas (J) YJ25 7024 |
* Art Pepper Sideman (Atlas (J) LA27 1023)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) George Cables (p) Charlie Haden (b) Billy Higgins (d)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 25 & 26, 1979
| Blues For Blanche (alt. take A) | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Donna Lee | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| Donna Lee (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Blues For Blanche (alt. take B) | - | |
| Blues For Blanche | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Lover Man | Galaxy GXY 5154 | |
| Body And Soul | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust (alt. take) | - | |
| Anthropology | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| In A Mellotone | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Desafinado | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| My Friend John (alt. take) | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Art Pepper - So In Love (Artists House AH 12, AH 9412)
* Art Pepper - New York Album (Galaxy GXY 5154)
* Art Pepper - Stardust (Artists House (J) VDJ 1008)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Elvin Jones Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Roland Hanna (p) Richard Davis (b) Elvin Jones (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 14 & 20, 1979
| Sweet Mama | Trio (J) PAP 9173 | |
| Zange | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| The Witching Hour | - | |
| The performances heard on this Evidence CD were originally put out by Japanese labels. The first six selections feature the potentially explosive quartet of drummer Elvin Jones, altoist Art Pepper (on four of the numbers), pianist Roland Hanna and bassist Richard Davis. Unfortunately few sparks occur, a bass-drum feature on "Pitter Pat" is a bit dull and Pepper never really cuts loose. However the two remaining tracks are much more memorable. Jones' regular quintet of 1978 (with Frank Foster on tenor and soprano, Pat LaBarbera on tenor, guitarist Roland Prince and bassist Andy McCloud) stretches out in exciting fashion on the 15½-minute "E.J. Blues" and a 26½-minute exploration of two of the movements from "A Love Supreme." Those performances (which contrast Foster's Coltrane-inspired tenor with LaBarbera's Sonny Rollins-influenced playing) make the CD worth getting | ||
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) George Cables (p) Tony Dumas (b) Billy Higgins (d)
"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Trip | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Fantasy OJCCD 676-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Mambo Koyama | - | |
| Straight Life | - | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
|
Altoist Art Pepper was in inspired form during this Tokyo concert,
which has also been reissued as part of a huge "complete" Galaxy box
set. This particular single-CD features Pepper (along with pianist
George Cables, bassist Tony Dumas and drummer Billy Higgins) on
memorable versions of "True Blues," "Sometime" (during which Pepper
switches to clarinet), "Landscape," "Avalon," "Over the Rainbow,"
"Straight Life" and the CD "bonus" cut "Mambo De La Pinta."
Throughout, Pepper's intensity and go-for-broke style are
exhilarating. It is not obvious looking at the outside of this CD but the music from this live performance is also included in Art Pepper's 16-CD Galaxy set. However those Pepper fans unable to afford the larger box are advised to acquire this Dreyfus single CD for the altoist is heard in superb form. Accompanied (and inspired) by pianist George Cables, bassist Tony Dumas and drummer Billy Higgins, Pepper stretches out on six superior pieces that are highlighted by "Besame Mucho," "Straight Life" and one of the greatest versions ever recorded of "Over the Rainbow." |
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* Art Pepper - Besame Mucho (Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Kei Ishiguro With Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Hiromasa Suzuki (el-p) Tsunehide Matsuki (el-g) Akira Okazawa (el-b) Shuichi Murakami (d) Kei Ishiguro (vo)
JVC Studios, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| Kurayami No Love Song | Victor (J) SJX 20174 | |
| Konban Ohima | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) George Cables (p) Tony Dumas (b) Billy Higgins (d)
"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Straight Life | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Art Pepper - Landscape (Galaxy GXY 5128; Fantasy OJCCD 676-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Solo
Art Pepper (as)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 21, 1979
| But Beautiful | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| When You're Smiling | - | |
| Altoist Art Pepper was at the height of his career during his final five years. A brilliant improviser in the 1950s, by the late '70s the many dark experiences he had had in life were reflected in a deep emotional intensity in his playing. He played each solo as if it might be his last and his passion was brutally honest. This giant 16-CD Galaxy set features Pepper at the peak of his powers. Most of the performances are in a quartet setting although there is a session with strings, five unaccompanied alto solos (he also plays clarinet on a few tracks) and a pair of CDs in which Pepper duets with pianist George Cables. Although more general collectors may want to acquire some of the individual sessions first (most of which are available separately on CD), the more dedicated jazz fans are advised to save their money and acquire this essential package | ||
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Tommy Flanagan (p) Red Mitchell (b) Billy Higgins (d)
Kenneth Nash (per -5)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 21, 1979
| 1. | Surf Ride | Galaxy GXY 5127 |
| 2. | Nature Boy | - |
| 3. | Straight Life | - |
| 4. | September Song | - |
| 5. | Make A List | - |
| 6. | Long Ago And Far Away | Fantasy OJCCD 475-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | Nature Boy (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
|
Altoist Art Pepper recorded many albums for the Galaxy label during
1979-82, all of which have been reissued in a massive 16-CD
"complete" box set. This single CD is pretty definitive and serves
as a perfect introduction to Pepper's second (and most rewarding)
period. Not only is there a superior version of Pepper's famous
title cut but very emotional (and explorative) renditions of
"September Song" and "Nature Boy." Filling out this quartet set
(which also features pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Red Mitchell
and drummer Billy Higgins) are "Surf Ride," "Make a List" and "Long
Ago and Far Away." Brilliant music. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Alan Broadbent Orchestra
Art Pepper (as) Alan Broadbent (p, el-p) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, 1979
| On The Road | Capitol S00 12029 | |
| Three Americans | - | |
| Jack's Theme | - | |
| Jam | - | |
| Neal's Theme | - | |
| 901 | - |
1980 (The age of 55)
Jack Sheldon Quintet
Jack Sheldon (tp) Art Pepper (as) Milcho Leviev (p) Tony Dumas (b) Carl
Burnett (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 21 & 22, 1980
| Angel Wings | Atlas (J) LA27 1001 | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| Jack's Blues | Atlas (J) LA27 1001 | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Broadway (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| Historia De Un Amor | Atlas (J) LA27 1001 | |
| Minority | - | |
| Other than a set for Bill Berry's Beez label, this obscure instrumental Japanese LP was trumpeter Jack Sheldon's first as a leader since 1969. Mostly of interest due to the pairing of Sheldon with altoist Art Pepper, the Los Angeles date (with pianist Milcho Leviev, bassist Tony Dumas and drummer Carl Burnette) finds the group mostly sticking to jazz standards (including Gigi Gryce's "Minority," which is mistakenly attributed to Pepper). Few fireworks occur, although the musicians play well, particularly on Pepper's "Angel Wings," "Jack's Blues" and "Broadway." -- | ||
* Art Pepper Sideman (Atlas (J) LA27 1023)
Pete Jolly Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Pete Jolly (p) Bob Magnusson (b) Roy McCurdy (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 26 & 27, 1980
| Strike Up The Band | Atlas (J) LA27 1003 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| I Surrender, Dear | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | - | |
| Y.I. Blues (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| Night And Day | Atlas (J) LA27 1003 | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Out Of Nowhere | - |
* Art Pepper Sideman (Atlas (J) LA27 1023)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as); Milcho Leviev (p); Bob
Magnusson (b); Carl Burnett (d)
Atlanta May 1980
|
Untitled #34 Avalon Straight Life Patricia Blues For Blanche A Song For Richard |
TDKNumber: 191033-2 | |
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| - |
Milcho Leviev Quartet
Art Pepper (as) Milcho Leviev (p) Tony Dumas (b) Carl Burnett (d)
"Ronnie Scott's Club", London, England, June 28 & 29, 1980
| Make A List Make A Wish | Mole Jazz (E) Mole 1 | |
| Sad A Little Bit | - | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Blues For The Fisherman | - | |
| True Blues | Mole Jazz (E) Mole 5 | |
| Goodbye | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | - | |
| Straight Life | - |
* Milcho Leviev - True Blues (Mole Jazz (E) Mole 5)
Sonny Stitt Quintet
Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt (as) Lou Levy (p) Chuck DeMonica (b) Carl Burnett
(d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 28 & 29, 1980
| Scrapple From The Apple | Atlas (J) LA27 1004 | |
| Wee | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| How High The Moon | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Groovin' High | - |
Sonny Stitt Quintet
Los Angeles, CA, July 30 & 31, 1980
| Atlas Blues | Atlas (J) LA27 1007 | |
| Lester Leaps In | - | |
| Autumn In New York | - | |
| My Funny Valentine | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| Imagination | - |
Art Pepper Quintet With Strings
Art Pepper (as, cl) Stanley Cowell (p) Howard Roberts (g) Cecil McBee (b)
Carl Burnett (d) Jimmy Bond, Bill Holman (arr, cond) Nate Rubin
(concertmaster) John Tenney, Greg Mazmanian, Patrice Anderson, Clifton
Foster, Dan Smiley, Audrey Desilva, Elizabeth Gibson or Stephen Gihl, Emily
Van Valkenburgh (vln) Sharon O'Connor, Mary Ann Meredith or Terry Adams
(vlc)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 3 & 4, 1980
| Our Song | Galaxy GXY 5140 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| That's Love | - | |
| Winter Moon | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| The Prisoner | - | |
| Ol' Man River | Fantasy OJCCD 677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Winter Moon (alt. take) | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out (alt. take) | - | |
| Our Song (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| The Prisoner (alt. take) | - | |
| Ever since Artie Shaw and Charlie Parker, most jazz musicians have had a desire to record at least once in their lives with strings, often considering it a prestigious honor. Altoist Art Pepper finally had his chance on this album and fortunately the string arrangements (by Bill Holman and Jimmy Bond) do not weigh down the proceedings. Pepper sounds quite inspired performing seven strong compositions highlighted by Hoagy Carmichael's "Winter Moon," "When the Sun Comes Out" and a clarinet feature on "Blues in the Night." This material (plus four alternate takes and two other songs from the same sessions) is included in the massive Art Pepper Galaxy box set. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Stanley Cowell (p) Howard Roberts (g -1,6,9) Cecil McBee (b)
Carl Burnett (d)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 5, 1980
| 1. | Mr. Big Falls His J.G. Hand | Galaxy GXY 5141 |
| 2. | Close To You Alone | - |
| 3. | There Will Never Be Another You | - |
| 4. | Melolev | - |
| 5. | Goodbye Again! | - |
| 6. | Brazil | - |
| 7. | There Will Never Be Another You (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 678-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Melolev (alt. take) | - |
| 9. | Goodbye, Again! (alt. take) | - |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Freddie Hubbard Nonet
Los Angeles, CA, September 15-18, 1980
| Sunshine Lady | East World Jazz (J) EWJ 80194 | |
| Eclipse | - | |
| Blue Nights | - | |
| Now I've Found Love | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Bring It Back Home | - |
1981
Shelly Manne Sextet
Bill Watrous (tb) Art Pepper (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Pete Jolly (p) Monty
Budwig (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Hollywood, CA, May 4, 1981
| Just Friends | Atlas (J) LA27 1012 | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Hollywood Jam Blues | - | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | - | |
| Limehouse Blues | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 |
* Art Pepper Sideman (Atlas (J) LA27 1023)
Art Pepper - Duke Jordan Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) Duke Jordan (p) David Williams (b) Carl Burnett (d)
"Cafe Mountmartre", Jazzhus, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 1981
| Blues Montmartre | Galaxy 2GCD 8201-2 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Caravan | - | |
| Rhythm-A-Ning | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Radio Blues | - | |
| Good Bait | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| This was the first and last time Pepper worked with Jordan, and came about as a result of Pepper's usual pianist, George Cables, being unable to make the dates at Club Montmartre in Copenhagen. To Pepper's dismay, Danmarks Radio decided to record the first gig of the Montmartre series. Pepper need not have worried -- the show was a rousing success, with the band tackling a set of standards (and a couple of Pepper originals) with such verve and determination that relatively simple tunes turned into astounding solo workouts (there are several drum and bass solos to be heard on this record), the amazing highlight of which is a shot at "Besame Mucho" that rounds out to twenty-two minutes. Art Pepper was in the process of dying at the time this recording was made, but there's no lack of energy, no loss of vitality. A two-CD live jazz set that's well worth having and should not be overlooked. -- Steven McDonald, All | ||
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) George Cables (p) David Williams (b) Carl Burnett (d)
"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1981
| Thank You Blues | Galaxy GXY 5145 | |
| Valse Triste | Galaxy GXY 5151 | |
| What's New? | - | |
| Landscape (edited ver.) | - | |
| Donna Lee | Fantasy OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape (unedited ver.) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Art Pepper - APQ: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 3 (Galaxy GXY 5151)
* Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues (Fantasy OJCCD 680-2)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1981
| Road Waltz | Fantasy OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | - |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel
"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1981
| Roadgame | Galaxy GXY 5142 | |
| Road Waltz | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Allen's Alley | Galaxy GXY 5145 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy GXY 5151 | |
| Roadgame (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 774-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Arthur's Blues | Fantasy OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Art Pepper - Art Lives: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 2 (Galaxy GXY 5145)
* Art Pepper - APQ: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 3 (Galaxy GXY 5151)
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
* Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues (Fantasy OJCCD 680-2)
Art Pepper - Zoot Sims Combo
Art Pepper (as) Zoot Sims (ts -1,3) Victor Feldman (p) Ray Brown (b -1,3)
Charlie Haden (b -2) Billy Higgins (d)
"Royce Hall", University Of Californa, Los Angeles, CA, September 27,
1981
| 1. | Wee (Allen's Alley) | Pablo PACD 2310-957-2 |
| 2. | Over The Rainbow | - |
| 3. | Breakdown Blues | - |
|
This historic music, which was released for the first time on this
1995 CD, features an exuberant session by a notable group of veteran
all-stars, recorded live at UCLA in 1981. Altoist Art Pepper is
heard on a lyrical and emotional version of "Over the Rainbow" (the
only selection that has Charlie Haden on bass). Tenor great Zoot
Sims swings on "In the Middle of a Kiss," "Broadway" and "The Girl
from Ipanema"; the latter two songs also feature guitarist Barney
Kessel. But the main reason to acquire this disc is to hear Sims and
Pepper jamming together on "Wee" and "Breakdown Blues." The rhythm
section of pianist Victor Feldman, bassist Ray Brown and drummer
Billy Higgins is as tight, alert and hard-swinging as one would
expect, and it is a joy to hear this rare encounter by the two great
saxophonists. It is only a pity that Pepper and Sims did not record
together more extensively during their careers. -- Scott Yanow, All |
||
Art Pepper Quratet
Art Pepper (as);George Cables (p); David Williams(b); Carl Burnett (d)
Live in Far North Japan Nov 22,1981
|
Billie's Bounce -Besame Mucho -Road Waltz -Intro of Band -Body and Soul -Rhythming & Authur's Blues |
TDCN-5172 |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as) George Cables (p) Tony Dumas (b) Carl Burnett (d)
'Festival Di Pescara', Pescara, Italy, December 7, 1981
| Cherokee | Philology (It) W 100/101 |
1982
Lee Konitz Quartet
Lee Konitz (as) Art Pepper (as, cl) Michael Lang (p) Bob Magnusson (b) John
Dentz (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 18 & 19, 1982
| 'S Wonderful | Atlas (J) LA27 1016 | |
| 'S Wonderful (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27 1023 | |
| Whims Of Chambers | Atlas (J) LA27 1016 | |
| A Minor Blues In F | - | |
| This Can't Be Love | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Anniversary Song | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
* Art Pepper Sideman (Atlas (J) LA27 1023)
Richie Cole Quintet
Art Pepper (as, cl) Richie Cole (as, bars) Roger Kellaway (p) Bob Magnusson
(b) Billy Higgins (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1982
| Return To Alto Acres | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8023 | |
| The Things We Did Last Summer | - | |
| Art's Opus #2 | - | |
| A&R | - | |
| Palo Alto Blues | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Sleigh Ride | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032 | |
| On his first LP for Palo Alto, Richie Cole got to meet up for the only time on record with altoist Art Pepper. Together with pianist Roger Kellaway, bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Billy Higgins, Cole and Pepper play four basic originals, "Things We Did Last Summer" (Cole's feature) and "Broadway." What is particularly unusual about this date is that Cole not only plays alto but tenor and baritone while Pepper also gives listeners a taste of his clarinet. The historic bebop encounter has unfortunately been long out-of-print since Palo Alto is long defunct. | ||
* Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic (Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032)
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (as) Joe Farrell (ts) George Cables (p) Tony Dumas (b) John Dentz
(d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1982
| Section-8 Blues | Real Time RT 309 | |
| Sweet Lorraine | - | |
| Mode For Joe | - | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| Who Can I Turn To? | - | |
| Tenor-saxophonist Joe Farrell recorded two albums' worth of material for RealTime in March 1982. This CD reissue by Drive Archive has most of the best material including three selections featuring altoist Art Pepper in one of his final recordings; Pepper is best on his showcase "Darn That Dream." Farrell (who is joined by pianist George Cables, bassist Tony Dumas and drummer John Dentz) is in consistently fine form throughout the other selections, sounding particularly adventurous on "Mode for Joe" and coming up with some fresh statements on such standards as "Blue & Boogie," "You Stepped out of a Dream" and "Someday My Prince Will Come." -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide | ||
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper (as) George Cables (p)
Berkeley, CA, April 13 & 14, 1982
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY 5147 | |
| Tete-A-Tete | - | |
| Down That Dream | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| 'Round About Midnight | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| Last Thing Blues | - | |
| Over The Rainbow (alt. take) | - | |
| Body And Soul (alt. take) | - |
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper (as, cl) George Cables (p)
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 11 & 12, 1982
| Goin' Home | Galaxy GXY 5143 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| In A Mellotone | - | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' | - | |
| Isn't She Lovely | - | |
| Billie's Bounce | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| The Sweetest Sounds | - | |
| You Go To My Head (alt. take) | Fantasy OJCCD 679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alt. take A) | Fantasy OJCCD 679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Darn That Dream | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alt. take B) | - | |
| Altoist Art Pepper's final recordings resulted in two albums worth of duets with pianistGeorge Cables; the music was reissued in expanded form on Pepper's 16-CD Galaxy box set, but otherwise, this LP is out of print. Highlights of these relaxed but passionate encounters include "Over the Rainbow," "Body and Soul," "The Way You Look Tonight" and "You Go to My Head." Pepper never did decline on record, and although he died in June 1982 (just a month after the last of these duets), he is prime form throughout the emotional performances. -- Scott | ||
* Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings (Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (as, cl) Roger Kellaway (p) David Williams (b) Carl Burnett (d)
Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 1982
| Landscape | Tofrec (J) TFCL 88918 | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Mambo | - | |
| Koyama | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - |
(Art died three weeks later)
(September
1,1925-June 15,1982)
