The Art Pepper Quartet Art Pepper Artist

Released on the small Tampa label, this album features the great altoist {|Art Pepper|} with pianist {|Russ Freeman|}, bassist {|Ben Tucker|}, and drummer {|Gary Frommer|}. The quality of the music here is high, if brief -- even with his erratic life... Read more

Released on the small Tampa label, this album features the great altoist {|Art Pepper|} with pianist {|Russ Freeman|}, bassist {|Ben Tucker|}, and drummer {|Gary Frommer|}. The quality of the music here is high, if brief -- even with his erratic lifestyle, {|Pepper|} never made a bad record. Highlights include the {|Pepper|} original Diane, Besame Mucho, and Pepper Pot. Fine music, but not essential when one considers how many gems {|Art Pepper|} recorded during his rather hectic life. [{|Omnivore|} released a 60th anniversary remastered edition featuring five bonus tracks in 2017.] ~ Scott Yanow Less