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: The Art History Project - Disc 3: Consummate Art (1972 - 1982)
Artist: Art Pepper
Genre: Jazz
Title: Art Pepper Presents " West Coast Sessions! " Vol. 4: Bill Watrous
Artist: Art Pepper
Genre: Jazz
Title: Art Pepper Presents " West Coast Sessions! " Vol. 3: Lee Konitz
Artist: Art Pepper
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Jazz: The Essence of Cool
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz for Xmas
Genre: Jazz
Title: Mambo! 100 Popular Latin Dance Classics
Genre: Latin
Title: A Jazzy Christmas and a Funky New Year
Genre:
Title: More of the Most Relaxing Jazz Music in the Universe
Genre: Jazz
Title: Shh! - 50's Jazz Instrumentals
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bottle Rocket (Short Film Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Best of Cool jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: West Coast Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: The No. 1 Latin Jazz Album Ever!
Genre: Latin
Title: Greatest Latin Jazz & Dance Classics
Genre: World Music
Title: The Most Romantic Jazz Music in the Universe
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Masters: Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 5
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz For Beginners
Genre: Jazz
Title: L.A Jazz Giants
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Feeling Blue
Genre: Jazz
Title: American Jazz Instrumentals
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz At the Movies
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bird Brains - Charlie Parker Imitators
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Standards, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Swingers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Hoagy Carmichael Songbook: Star Dust
Genre: Jazz
Title: Thrill Jazz! - Saxophone Greats
Genre: Jazz
Title: Super Stars of Jazz - The Best Recordings 1950-1960
Genre: Jazz
Title: Top 20 Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Coffee House Jazz
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Jazz Glamour
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bebop Then and Now
Genre: Jazz
Title: Golden Jazz Sax
Genre: Jazz
Title: Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration 100
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kerouac's the Subterraneans
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Nine
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz - Bop And Beyond - Cool Sounds
Genre: Jazz
Title: Irresistible You
Genre: Jazz
Title: 50 Of the Best
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Jazz Club (Masterpieces)
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Storyville 60th Anniversary Celebration
Genre: Jazz
Title: Whisper - Essential Late Night Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Happy Jazz
Title: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Title: Romantic Guitar Songs
Genre: World Music
Title: Ralph J. Gleason's Jazz Casual, Vol. 8
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential Jazz Anthems
Genre: Jazz
Title: Original Sound Deluxe Clarinet Masters
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation, Vol.4
Genre: Jazz
Title: Parker’s Pals / Parker's Pals
Genre: Alternative
Title: Savoy 60th Anniversary - Timeless
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Five
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - Volume 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: West Coast Jazz: The Heat Is On
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Compilation Vol.2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Story 6
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
