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Art Pepper

Art Pepper

Born: 1st September 1925, Gardena, California, USA

Died: 15th June 1982, Los Angeles, California, USA

Nationality: American

Arthur Edward Pepper Jr. was an American alto saxophonist and very occasional tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. Active in West Coast jazz, Pepper came to prominence in Stan Kenton's big band. He was known for his emotionally charged performances and several stylistic shifts throughout his career, and was described by critic Scott Yanow as having "attained his goal of becoming the world's great altoist" at the time of his death.

Further Reading: Art Pepper

  • Village Vanguard - Landmark Albums

    14th Oct 2026by Nathan Peacock

    An historic setting for jazz fans across the world, the Village Vanguard lives up to its name. Located in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood of New York, this club has stood at the forefront of development in jazz for nearly 70 years and this article takes a look at an album recorded in each of the 8 decades since jazz found a home in the Village Vanguard.

  • Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section

    11th Oct 2021by Joshua Lee

    Fighting against drug addiction and a battered saxophone, Art Pepper entered the studio in 1957 with Miles Davis's rhythm section and recorded one of the finest albums in his catalogue.

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