Art Pepper
American saxophonist (1925-1982) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 56
Arthur Edward Pepper Jr. was an American jazz musician, most known as an alto saxophonist. He occasionally performed and recorded on tenor saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet. Active primarily in West Coast jazz, Pepper first came to prominence in Stan Kenton's big band.
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Arthur Freed Produced The Subterraneans (1960)
Joe Morello Duets: Collections (1957)
Bud Shank Influenced by Art- Shorty Rogers Duets: Popo (1980)
Red Norvo Duets: Collections (1957)
George Cables Duets: Goin' Home (1982)
Richie Kamuca Duets: Just Friends (1957)- Bill Perkins Duets: Just Friends (1957)
- Ranald MacDougall Directed The Subterraneans (1960)
Gerald Wiggins Duets: Collections (1957)
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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 greatest altoist" at the time of his death in 1982.
