Straight Life

by Art Pepper

Overview

Altoist Art Pepper recorded many albums for the Galaxy label during 1979-1982. Straight Life 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." The quartet also featured pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Billy Higgins. Brilliant music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/1991
Label:	Original Jazz Classics / Galaxy/Ojc
UPC:	0025218647526
Rank:	78229

Tracks

1. Surf Ride
2. Nature Boy
3. Straight Life
4. September Song
5. Make a List (Make a Wish)
6. Long Ago (And Far Away)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Pepper   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Billy Higgins   Guest Artist,Drums
Red Mitchell   Guest Artist,Bass
Tommy Flanagan   Guest Artist,Piano
Kenneth Nash   Reco-Reco,Percussion,Cowbell

Technical Credits

Ed Michel   Producer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer
Art Pepper   Composer
Kurt Weill   Composer
Wally Buck   Engineer
Maxwell Anderson   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Eden Ahbez   Composer