The Artistry of Pepper

by Art Pepper

Overview

This CD starts off with four selections from a date led by tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins that features altoist Art Pepper; the remainder of the quintet is comprised of pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Ben Tucker and Mel Lewis. While they perform boppish versions of two standards and a pair of Pepper originals, the remainder of the CD has a particularly strong set that showcases Pepper in a nonet arranged by Shorty Rogers. The music in the latter date are all Rogers originals and there are alternate takes of "Diablo's Dance" and "Popo" to round out the program. The other soloists include trumpeter Don Fagerquist, Bill Holman on tenor, baritonist Bud Shank, valve trombonist Stu Williamson and pianist Russ Freeman. Highly recommended to fans of Art Pepper and West Coast jazz. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/21/2018
Label:	Greyscale / Wax Time
UPC:	8436559465229
Rank:	32250

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Pepper   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Bill Perkins   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Shelly Manne   Guest Artist,Drums
Jimmy Rowles   Guest Artist,Piano
Russ Freeman   Guest Artist,Piano
Red Callender   Guest Artist,Tuba
Bud Shank   Guest Artist,Sax (Baritone)
Bill Holman   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Mel Lewis   Guest Artist,Drums
Don Fagerquist   Trumpet
Ben Tucker   Bass
Stu Williamson   Valvehorn
Monty Budwig   Bass

Technical Credits

Shorty Rogers   Arranger,Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Richard Bock   Producer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Art Pepper   Composer
Todd Selbert   Liner Notes