Art Pepper
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Biography
[Edit]Despite a remarkably colorful and difficult life, Art Pepper was quite consistent in the recording studios; virtually every recording he made is well worth getting. In the 1950s he was one of the few altoists (along with Lee Konitz and Paul Desmond) that was able to develop his own sound despite the dominant influence of Charlie Parker. During his last years, Pepper seemed to put all of his life's experiences into his music and he played with startling emotional intensity.
After a brief stint with Gus Arnheim, Pepper played with mostly black groups on Central Avenue in Los Angeles. He spent a little time in the Benny Carter and Stan Kenton orchestras before serving time in the military (1944-1946). Some of Pepper's happiest days were during his years with Stan Kenton (1947-1952), although he became a heroin addict in that period. The 1950s found the altoist recording frequently both as a leader and a sideman, resulting in at least two classics (Plays Modern Jazz Classics and Meets the Rhythm Section), but he also spent two periods in jail due to drug offenses during 1953-1956. Pepper was in top form during his Contemporary recordings of 1957-1960, but the first half of his career ended abruptly with long prison sentences that dominated the 1960s. His occasional gigs between jail terms found him adopting a harder tone influenced by John Coltrane that disturbed some of his longtime followers. He recorded with Buddy Rich in 1968 before getting seriously ill and rehabilitating at Synanon (1969-1971). Art Pepper began his serious comeback in 1975 and the unthinkable happened. Under the guidance and inspiration of his wife Laurie, Pepper not only recovered his former form but topped himself with intense solos that were quite unique; he also enjoyed occasionally playing clarinet. His recordings for Contemporary and Galaxy rank with the greatest work of his career. Pepper's autobiography Straight Life (written with his wife) is a brutally honest book that details his sometimes horrifying life. When Art Pepper died at the age of 56, he had attained his goal of becoming the world's great altoist.
Title: Unreleased Art Pepper, Vol VI: Blues for the Fisherman
Artist: Art Pepper
Title: Art Pepper Presents " West Coast Sessions! " Vol. 3: Lee Konitz
Artist: Art Pepper
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Jazz Swing Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Legends of Savoy, Vol. 1
Title: Jazz Compilation Vol.3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Piano Anthology - The Magic Touch, Vol. 4
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential Swing Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Tribute to George Gershwin
Title: Jazz For the Small Hours
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation Vol.1
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Greatest BeBop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Mambo - CD 1
Genre: Latin
Title: The Very Best Of Smooth Jazz 2012
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Sexy Jazz For Sexy Nights
Title: Then... Chill Jazz (CD3)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Groove Diggin', Vol. 2
Title: Great Jazz - Relax
Title: Jazz Sax - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sunday Jazz - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: 18 Karat Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Another Lazy Sunday (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: West Coast Jazz Highlights
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Coolest Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Winging The Blues
Genre: Blues, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Swinging The Blues
Title: Greatest Men Of Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz Highlights
Genre: Jazz
Title: Late Night Jazz - The Ultimate Collection (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz Coolest Of The Cool
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: The Most Romantic Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Seasonal Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Hotel Lobby Jazz Ambiance
Genre: Jazz
Title: Chic Jazz Ambiance
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: 50 Jazz Ambiance, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cocktail Jazz Ambiance
Genre: Jazz, Lounge, Smooth Jazz
Title: 50 Jazz Ambiance, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Simply Dinner Jazz (CD2: Canapes)
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Most Essential Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Cool Velvet: Jazz Saxophone Ballads
Genre: Jazz
Title: Easy Jazz 2015
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz - 110 Original Hits (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bebop Story, Volume 84
Genre: Jazz
Title: California Jazz Jasmine
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Love Songs After Dark (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: 100 Latin Jazz Classics (CD2)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Standards Collection Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Summer Night Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Everbody Loves The Sunshine: Happy Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Light Jazz Classics
Genre: Chill Out, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Lounge, Bossanova
Title: Jazz Passion
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Alternate Side Of Jazz Remastered
Genre: Jazz
Title: The King & Queens Of Swing (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, Easy Listening
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 04
Genre: Jazz
Title: Feeling Good
Title: Brunch Time Jazz
Title: 100 Greatest Jazz Icons 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Jazz
Title: All Time Jazz Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: Fifties Jazz Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: TSF 100% Jazz (Vol. 1: Jazz In The City) (CD2)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Flight Vol. 2 (All Tracks Remastered)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Hits - The Best Jazz (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Hits - The Best Jazz (CD5)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bring Jazz To Life
Genre: Jazz
Featuring albums
Title: Jazz Love Songs After Dark [Playboy Jazz Series]
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Hollywood Swing & Jazz (Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack