{"title":"Art Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Pepper was an American jazz saxophonist known for his skill on the clarinet and alto-sax. He began playing professionally at a young age, joining Benny Carter's band when he was just 17 years old. After serving in the military during World War II, Pepper became one of the leading alto-saxophonists of the 1950s, particularly associated with the West Coast Jazz scene. His talent and contributions to jazz were recognized when he was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1982. Born on September 1, 1925 in Gardena, California, Pepper passed away on June 15, 1982 in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePepper's music is often compared to other influential artists such as Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Lee Konitz, Sonny Rollins and more. His unique style and passion for jazz continue to inspire musicians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Art Pepper's incredible discography and immerse yourself in his timeless melodies that have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stardust-11","title":"Stardust","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducer John Snyder had always wanted to record Pepper and booked him into a week at the Village Vanguard in New York. At the time, Pepper was under contract to Contemporary Records and label head, Les Koenig, decided he would record the gigs, quashing any notion Snyder had of doing the same. However, Art promised Snyder that he’d record an album for Snyder’s label, Artists House, at some point down the road. Together they wound up making four.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere again on vinyl and CD are the original albums drawn from these sessions, lovingly recreated in their original form, remastered by Grammy® winner Michael Graves and recut by Jeff Powell.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStardust\u003c\/i\u003e (originally issued in 1985) features Pepper’s takes on Hoagy Carmichael title track, Duke Ellington’s “In A Mellow Tone,” and more. The CD adds six bonus performances from the sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50394904232267,"sku":"2057185","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50394903642443,"sku":"2057184","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/61Ex18I1j2L._AC_UL600_SR600600__85ffabe0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726449991"},{"product_id":"meets-the-rhythm-section","title":"Meets the Rhythm Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an all-star quartet that includes Red Garland, Paul Chambers and “Philly” Joe Jones. \u003ci\u003eArt Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section\u003c\/i\u003e is a mythic recording. The circumstances surrounding its genesis were first revealed in Pepper's steely autobiography 'Straight Life' and reproduced countless times in articles and liner notes. Here it goes, one more time. On the morning of the recording session, January 19, 1957, Pepper's then-wife Diane informed him that she had secured an afternoon recording session with the Miles Davis rhythm section who were in Los Angeles appearing with Davis. Unhappily surprised and with a horn in bad need of repair, Pepper fixed an extra large amount of heroin and was off to the session. The music produced from this chaos has been described as \"a diamond of recorded jazz history.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50402664448331,"sku":"1125272","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Art_Pepper_Meets_The_Rhythm_Section_b9ef7c4f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726554252"},{"product_id":"art-of-art-rsd-2024","title":"Art of Art - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                            This product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            Don’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n                            \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemastered from original analogue tapes by Rinaldo Donati at Maxine Studio, Milan - cutting and pressing by the audiophile specialist, Pallas Group, Germany 180 gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold sleeve. Recorded just a year before he died (June 1982), this superlative release for RSD is an essential purchase for all Art Pepper fans and collectors. Recorded live at the Estate Jazz Festival, Genova, Italy on July 6, \u003ci\u003eArt of Art\u003c\/i\u003e features five selections, four original compositions by Pepper, plus the popular standard \"Over The Rainbow\" by Harold Arlen . Bebop and the blues are at the forefront of this session , superbly delivered by the leader and his all- star accompanists George Cables, David Williams, and Carl Burnett. \"Art Pepper's brilliance was not in his control, it was like a chemical combination in the laboratory; his horrible childhood and his incredible musical gift, with his desire to communicate, are things he did with great success... For Art, there was nothing better than being on stage. He lived for it. On tour he was spectacular, and he always managed to convey something, no matter what it was. The concert in Genoa shows once more how well Pepper played in the last period of his life, perhaps better than he ever did.\" - Mario Giorgi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Color Red Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50408442691915,"sku":"2182107","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-02-19_at_13.59.31_1e5f91de_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726604272"},{"product_id":"art-of-art","title":"Art Of Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemastered from original analogue tapes by Rinaldo Donati at Maxine Studio, Milan - this is the CD edition, with the LP released exclusively for Record Store Day 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50409762062667,"sku":"2192106","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_4bf4f6d9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726626236"},{"product_id":"meets-the-rhythm-section-4","title":"Meets the Rhythm Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Poll Winners label is devoted to the reissue of albums that received the maximum 5-Star review ratings in the iconic jazz magazine DownBeat, this release includes two classic albums on one CD: Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section and The Marty Paich Quartet featuring Art Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poll Winner Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50413417464139,"sku":"2194438","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_69a1cfe5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726673688"},{"product_id":"plus-eleven-2","title":"Plus Eleven","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Poll Winners label is devoted to the reissue of albums that received the maximum 5-Star review ratings in the iconic jazz magazine DownBeat, this edition contains the complete original album Art Pepper + Eleven, which presents Pepper soloing over an 11-piece all-star band conducted by Marty Paich\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poll Winner Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50415546106187,"sku":"2195354","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_c6204f31_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726691109"},{"product_id":"the-complete-maiden-voyage-recordings-2","title":"The Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe complete recordings from Art Pepper’s three-night stand at Los Angeles’ Maiden Voyage club in 1981. 42 performances (23 previously unissued) on seven CDs. Packaging contains Art’s original handwritten notes, photos, and an essay from his widow and set co-Producer, Laurie Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings\u003c\/i\u003e features 42 performances (23 previously unissued) plus all of the between song banter and stories from Art’s three-night stand at the Los Angeles club on seven CDs. The 44-page booklet features photos, Art’s original hand written notes and commentary, ephemera, and a new essay from Laurie Pepper telling Art’s story.  So, prepare yourself for a true LA jazz club experience. Venture back to Maiden Voyage and relive those three summer nights when Art and his band gave it their all. As Art said in his notes about “Thank You Blues,” “My whole life went into this.” Hear it for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore","offers":[{"title":"CD | x7","offer_id":50416203989323,"sku":"2056765","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/s-l1600_30dbf115_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726698447"},{"product_id":"gettin-together-4-bonus-tracks","title":"Gettin  Together + 4 Bonus Tracks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis release presents the complete original Art Pepper album \u003ci\u003eGettin' Together\u003c\/i\u003e. Following the trend of his earlier LP, Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section, the saxophonist is paired here with the Miles Davis Quintet rhythm section of the period, consisting of Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb, plus trumpeter Conte Candoli on three tracks. A complete quintet session featuring Bill Perkins and Jimmy Rowles has been added as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Jazz Classics","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460823290187,"sku":"1118417","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4e8a6c72-24cd-4a04-bada-18d3e454aab0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727238791"},{"product_id":"eleven","title":"+ Eleven","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaxophonist Art Pepper’s classic 1960 big band album with direction and arrangements by American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, record producer, music director and conductor, Marty Paich. 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This new edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a tip-on jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50522033652043,"sku":"2176874","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CR00761-Art-Pepper--Intensity-Cover-Only_9365e105_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727998096"},{"product_id":"gettin-together-2","title":"Gettin Together","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Pepper’s third album on the Contemporary Records label, \u003ci\u003eGettin’ Together\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 1960. Featuring a selection of both standards and originals the album also includes Conte Candoli (trumpet), Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums). This new edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a tip-on jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50522034209099,"sku":"2176873","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CR00713-Art-Pepper-Gettin-Together-Cover-Only_e2319a67_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727998116"},{"product_id":"artworks","title":"Artworks","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally reissued as part of the \u003cem\u003ePromise Kept: The Complete Artist House Recordings\u003c\/em\u003e boxed set, now available separately . LP contains the original 6 tracks - CD\/Digital include an additional 5 bonus tracks . Remastered by Grammy? winner Michael Graves, with vinyl cut by Jeff Powell   Producer John Snyder had always wanted to record Pepper and booked him into a week at the Village Vanguard in New York. At the time, Pepper was under contract to Contemporary Records and label head, Les Koenig, decided he would record the gigs, quashing any notion Snyder had of doing the same. However, Art promised Snyder that he'd record an album for Snyder's label, Artists House, at some point down the road. Together they wound up making four.  Here again on vinyl, CD \u0026amp; Digital are the original albums drawn from these sessions, lovingly recreated in their original form, remastered by Grammy? winner Michael Graves and recut by Jeff Powell.  \u003cem\u003eArtworks\u003c\/em\u003e (originally issued in 1984) features Pepper's takes on classics including \"Body And Soul,\" Charlie Parker's \"Donna Lee,\" and Antonio Carlos Jobim's \"Desafinado.\" The CD and Digital add five bonus performances from the sessions.  \u003cem\u003e\"John and Art both kept their promises. John brought Art into the wider world; he put him on the road. Just as he said he would, he brought him to New York and to the Village Vanguard, got his picture in the papers, got him on the radio. From Art, John got his dearest wish. 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By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy\/Galaxy records and couldn't record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a \"sideman.\" And he could choose the \"leaders.\" He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific \"leaders.\" And they are classics, now. ?Laurie Pepper from her liner notes Originally issued as Strike Up The Band by Pete Jolly And His West Coast Friends in 1980, this material was recorded in February of that year with Jolly on piano, Art Pepper on sax, bassist Bob Magnusson, and Roy McCurdy on drums. It was only released on LP in Japan. Now available worldwide as Art Pepper Presents \"West Coast Sessions!\" Volume 2: Pete Jolly, these performances are finally available again. In addition to a track found on 2001's The Hollywood All-Star Sessions boxed set, this CD also contains a previously unissued take mixed from the original multi-tracks, and new liner notes from Laurie Pepper. Hear the joy of four superb artists firing on all cylinders and strike up the band with Art Pepper Presents \"West Coast Sessions!\" Volume 2: Pete Jolly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50522134118731,"sku":"2017948","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_251806e8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727999442"},{"product_id":"so-in-love-2","title":"So In Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally reissued as part of the \u003cem\u003ePromise Kept: The Complete Artist House Recordings\u003c\/em\u003e boxed set, now available separately . LP contains the original 5 tracks - CD\/Digital include an additional 3 bonus tracks . Remastered by Grammy? winner Michael Graves, with vinyl cut by Jeff Powell   Producer John Snyder had always wanted to record Pepper and booked him into a week at the Village Vanguard in New York. At the time, Pepper was under contract to Contemporary Records and label head, Les Koenig, decided he would record the gigs, quashing any notion Snyder had of doing the same. However, Art promised Snyder that he'd record an album for Snyder's label, Artists House, at some point down the road. Together they wound up making four.  Here again on vinyl, CD \u0026amp; Digital are the original albums drawn from these sessions, lovingly recreated in their original form, remastered by Grammy? winner Michael Graves and recut by Jeff Powell.  \u003cem\u003eSo In Love\u003c\/em\u003e (originally issued in 1980) features Pepper's takes on classics from Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter, and Hoagy Carmichael, plus a pair of originals including \"Blues For Blanche.\" The CD and Digital add three bonus performances from the sessions. The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted: \"Pepper is in excellent form throughout the album, giving these songs heart-wrenching interpretations\".  \u003cem\u003e\"John and Art both kept their promises. John brought Art into the wider world; he put him on the road. Just as he said he would, he brought him to New York and to the Village Vanguard, got his picture in the papers, got him on the radio. From Art, John got his dearest wish. 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At the time, Pepper was under contract to Contemporary Records and label head, Les Koenig, decided he would record the gigs, quashing any notion Snyder had of doing the same. However, Art promised Snyder that he'd record an album for Snyder's label, Artists House, at some point down the road. Together they wound up making four.  Here again on vinyl, CD \u0026amp; Digital are the original albums drawn from these sessions, lovingly recreated in their original form, remastered by Grammy? winner Michael Graves and recut by Jeff Powell.  \u003cem\u003eNew York Album\u003c\/em\u003e (originally issued in 1985) features Pepper's takes on classics including \"A Night In Tunisia,\" Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be),\" and Thelonious Monk's \"Straight, No Chaser\" - plus a pair of Pepper originals. The CD and Digital add five bonus performances from the sessions.  \u003cem\u003e\"John and Art both kept their promises. John brought Art into the wider world; he put him on the road. Just as he said he would, he brought him to New York and to the Village Vanguard, got his picture in the papers, got him on the radio. From Art, John got his dearest wish. 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Mastered from the original tapes by Grammy winning engineer Michael Graves. Packaging contains liner notes from set co-Producer, Laurie Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1980, Art was 54; his health was poor, but his creativity was at its peak. So was his ambition. He was touring Europe for the first time. He’d brought his own band, his own tunes. He was determined to astound the world.  –– Laurie Pepper (from her liner notes)  At the time of this recording in 1980, Art Pepper had been a mainstay in the world of jazz for nearly four decades. Starting out as a young player in his teens, he accompanied acclaimed artists Benny Carter and Stan Kenton. From there, his collaborators read like a ‘who’s who’ list of 20th century greats. His solo career, however, was legendary. It's impossible to talk jazz saxophone without the name Art Pepper in the mix. Through his life, troubled as it may have been, one thing was always a constant – his music.  As evidenced by 2023's acclaimed The Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings, a 7-CD testament to his effortless playing recorded months before his passing, Art Pepper never disappointed, instead, he thrilled and beguiled audiences around the world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneva ‘80\u003c\/i\u003e collects ten performances recorded July 5, 1980 at the New Morning in Geneva, Switzerland. Backing Art on alto saxophone were Milcho Leviev on piano, Tony Dumas on bass, and Carl Burnett on drums. A set of almost all originals left the crowd astounded.  Art was so exhilarated by their rowdy, ravenous appreciation, he was at his very best. As was the band. The band was tight. All the tunes are great. This version of “Patricia” might just be the best on record. I’ll swear this is the hottest version of “Miss Who” he ever played. ––Laurie Pepper (from her liner notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneva ‘80\u003c\/i\u003e shows that Art Pepper never stopped creating, performing, entertaining, and solidifying his place as one of the jazz greats. 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This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51244415156555,"sku":"R9610-2274","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/AP_MA_COVER_3000X3000_62253acc-148f-4ed3-ab68-9b1412418367.jpg?v=1739212695"},{"product_id":"an-afternoon-in-norway-the-kongsberg-concert-wo","title":"An Afternoon in Norway: The Kongsberg Concert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA previously unissued 1980 set by the alto sax giant Art Pepper, arrives as a limited edition 2LP set from Elemental Music. Deluxe gatefold package with extensive booklet, 180-gram vinyl mastered by Matthew Lutthans at the Mastering Lab. 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