Alto saxophonist Art Pepper came to prominence during the 1940s as a member of the Stan Kenton orchestra. His exacting technique, rhythmic sophistication, and melodic invention added up to a distinctive sound, albeit under the inevitable influence of bop master Charlie Parker. Pepper's early career was plagued with heroin addiction and imprisonment. Artistry was made in 1956 and 1957 following Pepper's rehabilitation. The album collects two sessions, one a quintet in which Pepper shares the featured role with tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins, the other a "cool" nonet performing arrangements by Shorty Rogers. The CD reissue includes alternate takes not on the original release. --John Swenson
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Jazz Music:
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- The Collection: Sketches Of Spain/Kind Of Blue/In a Silent Way [Box set]
- The Complete Lennie Tristano on Keynote
- The D Stands for Diesel
- The Fire This Time [Live]
- The Jimmy Amadie Trio, Special Guest Phil Woods, Live at Red Rock Studio, A Tribute To Tony Bennett
- The Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet
- The Sounds of Sonny [Hybrid SACD]
- Time to Play
- Tributaries: Reflections on Tommy Flanagan
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Atlanta Soul: Soulful Kinship from the Phoenix City [Import]
Are You Lonesome Tonight [CD-single] [Import]
Angela Gheorghiu - Casta Diva / Pido