The Bebop Shop : West Coast & Cool: Baker, Mulligan, Getz & More : Art Pepper
Pepper was a passionate musician, unlike many white West Coast musicians, who were primarily studio musicians who also played jazz. Pepper was a true jazz musician, first and foremost, with a sound that at times came out as pinched and jittery as well as beautifully melodious. Art Pepper had his problems, as a heroin addict he spent a sizeable part of his most productive years in a number of prisons and institutions. As a free man, Pepper was letting it all hang out on the bandstand and in the recording studio, managing to produce some of the finest jazz to be heard and recorded during the 1950s. This set includes a 48 page booklet with the Art Pepper story and rare photos. (Proper Records) Price: £15.49
Limited edition 180g pressing. Price: £19.99
Art Pepper was born in Gardena, California in 1925 and started his musical career playing the clarinet at age 9. However the young lad was extremely unhappy with this instrument and by age 12 and to the benefit of all jazz fans he had moved on to the alto sax! Early idols included Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Muggsy Spanier and he would be influenced by Lester Young, Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster from whom he would discover his love of the great jazz ballad . Known primarily as being from the West Coast Cool School as featured on three of our albums, we are delighted to include the classic ‘Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section’ where Art is joined by three East Coasters, namely Miles Davis’ old rhythm section Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
All four albums have been digitally re-mastered for probably the finest sound quality ever! (AVID Entertainment) Price: £8.99
140g pressing. Price: £16.99
A BEBOP SHOP MILESTONE- An essential recording for your jazz CD shelf Price: £9.99
