The 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 MartyPaich Quartet featuring Art Pepper. This CD contains two complete albums showcasing the incomparable talents of alto saxophonist Art Pepper in a quartet setting: Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section (Contemporary S7532), featuring Miles Davis' legendary rhythm section of Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones, and The Marty Paich Quartet featuring Art Pepper (Tampa T1014). The first of these LPs was a jazz landmark, not only for the music, but also for its impeccable audiophile sound quality. "One of the best jazz albums of last year and probably Pepper's most mature recording to date." Down Beat 1957.
Includes a comprehensive 16-page booklet.
