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Review:Originally released on the defunct Tampa label and then on CD by
the small V.S.O.P. label, this straight reissue in the OJC series features
the great altoist
Art Pepper
with pianist
Russ Freeman,
bassist
Ben Tucker
and drummer
Gary Frommer.
Despite the inclusion of five alternate takes, there is still only around
41 minutes of music but the quality is high; even with his erratic
lifestyle,
Pepper
never made a bad record. Highlights include Art's 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. -- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
