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Tokyo Debut
''Tokyo Debut'' is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper recorded in Japan in 1977 by TBS Radio and originally released on the Japanese Polydor Records, Polydor label in 1990 as ''First Live in Japan'' before being rereleased on the Galaxy Records, Galaxy label in 1995. accessed October 31, 2016 Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted "The unexpected enthusiasm of the crowd really got to Pepper and his improvisations (even though he is not playing with his regular group) are quite inspired. Memorable music".Track listing All compositions by Art Pepper except where noted. # ''Introduction'' - 2:23 # "Cherokee (Ray Noble song), Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 12:03 # "The Spirit Is Here" - 8:58 # "Here's That Rainy Day" (Jimmy Van Heusen, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Pepper
Arthur Edward Pepper Jr. (September 1, 1925 – June 15, 1982) 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. Early life Art Pepper was born in Gardena, California, United States.Dupuis, Robert. "Art Pepper." ''Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music.'' Vol. 18. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1997. 164-67. Print. His mother was a 14-year-old runaway; his father, a merchant seaman. Both were violent alcoholics, and when Pepper was still quite young, he was sent to live with his paternal grandmother. He expressed early musical interest and talent, and he was given lessons. He began playing clarinet at nine, sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |