Art Pepper Discography
1943 (age 18)
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Ray Borden, John Carroll, Buddy Childers, Karl George, Dick Morse (trumpet) George Faye, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Eddie Meyers, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Morey Beeson, Red Dorris (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Bob Ahern (guitar) Clyde Singleton (bass) Joe Vernon (drums) Dolly Mitchell (vocals)Hollywood, CA, November 19, 1943
| 113 | Harlem Folk Dance (alt. take) | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
1947 (age 22)
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, George Weidler (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Eddie Safranski (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Jack Costanzo (bongos) Rene Touzet (maracas) June Christy (vocals)Hollywood, CA, October 22, 1947
| 2361 | Unison Riff | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, George Weidler (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Eddie Safranski (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Carlos Vidal (congas) Jack Costanzo (bongos) Jose Mangual (timbales) Machito (maracas) June Christy (vocals)NYC, December 6, 1947
| 2667 | Cuban Carnival | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats
Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Eddie Bert (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Pete Rugolo (piano, arranger) Eddie Safranski (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)NYC, December 20, 1947
| 91 | Sa-Frantic | Atlantic 851, EP 512; Unique Jazz UJ 36 |
| 92 | Bass Mood | - |
| 93 | Turmoil | Atlantic 864, EP 512; Unique Jazz UJ 36 |
| 94 | Jumpin' For Jane | - |
* Atlantic EP 512 Eddie Safranski - Jazz Session
* Atlantic 851 Eddie Safranski - Sa-Frantic b/w Bass Mood
* Atlantic 864 Eddie Safranski - Turmoil b/w Jumpin' For Jane
The Metronome All Stars + Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet) Bill Harris (trombone) Buddy DeFranco (clarinet) Flip Phillips (tenor saxophone) Nat King Cole (piano) Billy Bauer (guitar) Eddie Safranski (bass) Buddy Rich (drums) + Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, George Weidler (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Shelly Manne (drums)NYC, December 21, 1947
| 2934-4 | Metronome Riff | Capitol 15039, M 11031 |
* Capitol 15039, 2417, (E) 13019 The Metronome All Stars - Leap Here b/w Metronome Riff
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, George Weidler (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Eddie Safranski (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Carlos Vidal (congas) Jack Costanzo (bongos) Machito (maracas) June Christy (vocals)NYC, December 21, 1947
| 2936 | Journey To Brazil | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
| 2937 | How High The Moon | - |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, George Weidler (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Eddie Safranski (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Jack Costanzo (bongos) June Christy (vocals): omit Vidal, MachitoNYC, December 22, 1947
| 2942 | Harlem Holiday | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
1949
Babs Gonzales And His Orchestra
J.J. Johnson (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Herbie Steward (tenor saxophone) Wynton Kelly (piano) Pee Wee Tinney (guitar, vocals) Bruce Lawrence (bass, vocals) Jackie Mills (drums) Babs Gonzales (vocals)Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, March 15 or 20, 1949
| 4099-4 | The Continental | Blue Note CDP 7 84464-2 |
| 4100-1 | Prelude To A Nightmare | Capitol (J) CR 8812; Blue Note CDP 7 84464-2 |
* Blue Note CDP 7 84464-2 Babs Gonzales - Weird Lullaby
Charlie Mingus And His 22 Piece Be Bop Band
John Anderson, Buddy Childers, Hobart Dotson, Eddie Preston (trumpet) Jimmy Knepper, Marty Smith, Britt Woodman (trombone) Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone, flute, clarinet) Jewel Grant, Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Herb Caro (tenor saxophone, clarinet) William Green (tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute) Gene Porter (baritone saxophone, clarinet) Russ Freeman (piano) Red Callender, Charles Mingus (bass) Roy Porter (drums) Johnny Berger (percussion) and othersHollywood, CA, spring 1949
| REX28002-A | The Story Of Love | Rex Hollywood 28002; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-A | Inspiration, Pt. 1 | Rex Hollywood 28014; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-B | Inspiration, Pt. 2 | - |
* Rex Hollywood 28002 Charles Mingus - The Story Of Love b/w Roy Porter - Don't Blame Me
* Rex Hollywood 28014 Charles Mingus - Inspiration, Pt. 1&2
The Kenton All Stars
Art Farmer (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Teddy Edwards (tenor saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) John Simmons (bass) Chuck Thompson (drums)"Shrine Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, middle April, 1949
| Perdido | Spotlite (E) SPJ 145 | |
| The Great Lie | - |
1950 (age 25)
Stan Kenton And His Innovations Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) John Graas, Lloyd Otto (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone, oboe, English horn) Bart Calderall (tenor saxophone, bassoon) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet) Jim Cathcart, Earl Cornwell, Anthony Doria, Lew Elias, Jim Holmes, George Kast, Alex Law, Herbert Offner, Carl Ottobrino, Dave Schackne (violin) Stan Harris, Leonard Selic, Sam Singer (viola) Gregory Bemko, Zachary Bock, Jack Wulfe (cello) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums, timpani) Carlos Vidal (congas, vocals) June Christy (vocals)Hollywood, CA, February 5, 1950
| 5491 | Jolly Rogers | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
| 5492 | Blues In Riff | - |
Stan Kenton And His Innovations Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo (trombone) Clyde Brown (bass trombone) John Graas, Lloyd Otto (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone, oboe, English horn) Bart Calderall (tenor saxophone, bassoon) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet) Jim Cathcart, Earl Cornwell, Anthony Doria, Lew Elias, Jim Holmes, George Kast, Alex Law, Herbert Offner, Carl Ottobrino, Dave Schackne (violin) Stan Harris, Leonard Selic, Sam Singer (viola) Gregory Bemko, Zachary Bock, Jack Wulfe (cello) Stan Kenton (piano) Laurindo Almeida (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums, timpani)Hollywood, CA, May 18, 1950
| 6045 | Art Pepper | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Nat King Cole With Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Salko (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, John Halliburton, Herbie Harper (trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Nat King Cole (piano, vocals) Laurindo Almeida, Irving Ashby (guitar) Don Bagley, Joe Comfort (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Jack Costanzo (bongos, congas) Shorty Rogers, Pete Rugolo (arranger)Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, August 16, 1950
| 6513-6 | Orange Colored Sky | Capitol 1184; Mosaic MR27-138 |
| 6514-6 | Jam-Bo | - |
* Capitol 1184 Nat King Cole - Orange Colored Sky b/w Jam-Bo
Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick (trombone) John Graas (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper, Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Joe Rotondi (piano) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1950
| 6577 | Take The "A" Train | Capitol 15851, H 326; Unique Jazz UJ 36 |
| 6582 | Short Wave | Capitol H 325; Unique Jazz UJ 36 |
| 6583 | Love Locked Out | Capitol 1269; Unique Jazz UJ 36 |
| 6584 | The Band Ain't Draggin' | - |
* Capitol H 326, (E) LC 6579 Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Trumpet Stylists
* Capitol H 325, (E) LC 6561 Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: The Modern Idiom
* Capitol 15851 Maynard Ferguson - Take The "A" Train b/w ??? - ???
* Capitol 1269 Maynard Ferguson - Love Locked Out b/w The Band Ain't Draggin'
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Miguel Rivera (congas) Jay Johnson (vocals)Hollywood, CA, December 12, 1950
| 6579 | Viva Prado | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
| 6581 | Round Robin | - |
1951
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, Ray Wetzel (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney (trombone) Bart Varsalona (bass trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Eddie Gomez, Ray Wetzel (vocals)Hollywood, CA, March 28, 1951
| 7344 | Dynaflow | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Salko (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney (trombone) Paul Weigand (bass trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Hollywood, CA, May 31, 1951
| 7605 | Jump For Joe | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney (trombone) John Halliburton (bass trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Jay Johnson (vocals)Hollywood, CA, June 29, 1951
| 7824 | Francesca | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, John Coppola, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, Bill Russo (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Jack Costanzo (bongos): Conte Candoli, John Coppola, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Bill Russo (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Jack Costanzo (bongos) replaces Alvarez, Childers, Rogers, Bernhart, Halliburton, JohnsonHollywood, CA, September 19, 1951
| 9038 | Sambo | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, John Coppola, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, Bill Russo (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Stan Fletcher (tuba) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Bob Gioga (baritone saxophone) Stan Kenton (piano) Ralph Blaze (guitar) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) June Christy (vocals)Hollywood, CA, September 20, 1951
| 9052 | Street Of Dreams | Capitol (J) ECJ 50070 |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers (trumpet, arranger) John Graas (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone, arranger) Hampton Hawes (piano) Don Bagley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Hollywood, CA, October 8, 1951
| 9117 | Popo | Capitol 15763, 6F-15763, EAP 2-294, H 294, T 691, T 2025; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9118 | Didi | Capitol 15765, 6F-15765, EAP 2-294, H 294, T 691, T 2025; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9119 | Four Mothers | - |
| 9120 | Over The Rainbow | Capitol 15764, 6F-15764; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9121 | Apropos | Capitol 15764, 6F-15763; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9122 | Sam And The Lady | Capitol 15763, 6F-15764; Mosaic MR6-125 |
* Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125 The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers
* Capitol EAP 2-294 Gerry Mulligan/Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Capitol 6F-15763 Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Capitol 6F-15765 Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Capitol 6F-15764 Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds
* Capitol 15763 Shorty Rogers - Popo b/w Sam And The Lady
* Capitol 15765 Shorty Rogers - Didi b/w Four Mothers
* Capitol 15764 Shorty Rogers - Over The Rainbow b/w Apropos
* Capitol H 294, T 2025 Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details)
Shelly Manne Septet
Conte Candoli (trumpet) Bill Russo (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Gene Esposito (piano) Don Bargley (bass) Shelly Manne (drums, vocals) Shelby Davis (vocals)Chicago, IL, November 12, 1951
| 3600 | Pooch McGooch | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
| 3601 | The Count On Rush Street | - |
| 3602 | Back In Your Own Backyard | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Regent MG 6031 |
| 3603 | All Of Me | Dee Gee XP 4006, MG 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
* Regent MG 6031; Savoy MG 12060, MG 12217 Various Artists - Singin' And Swingin'
* Dee Gee MG 1003 Shelly Manne And Group
* Dee Gee XP 4006 Shelly Manne, Vol. 1
Shorty Rogers Quintet
Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Frank Patchen (piano) Howard Rumsey (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1951
| Popo | Xanadu 148 | |
| Lullaby In Rhythm | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Robbins' Nest | - | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| Jive At Five | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
1952
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Burnhart (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Frank Patchen (piano) Howard Rumsey (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, January 6, 1952
| Tickle Toe | Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5001 | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside | - | |
| September Song | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Keep And Peachy | - | |
| These Foolish Things | Norma/Vantage (J) NOCD 5630 | |
| Dickie's Dream | - | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Another Hair Do | - | |
| Indiana | - |
= Norma/Vantage (J) NOCD 5630 Bob Andrews Presents Art Pepper Live At The Lighthouse '52
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Hampton Hawes (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Larry Bunker (drums, vibraphone)"Surf Club", Hollywood, CA, early show, February 12, 1952
| How High The Moon | Xanadu 108 | |
| Suzy The Poodle | - | |
| Easy Steppin' | - | |
| Tickle Toe | Xanadu 108, 5001 | |
| Patty Cake | Xanadu 108 | |
| Move | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Don't Blame Me | - | |
| Surf Ride | - | |
| Rose Room | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alt. take 1) | - |
* Xanadu 5001 Various Artists - Four Decades Of Jazz: A Musical History Of Xanadu
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Larry Bunker (drums, vibraphone)"Surf Club", Hollywood, CA, late show, February 12, 1952
| A Night In Tunisia | Xanadu 117 | |
| Spiked Punch | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| Minor Yours | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alt. take 2) | - | |
| Easy Steppin' (alt. take) | - | |
| Chili Pepper | - | |
| LAMJHP | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Move (alt. take) | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Larry Bunker (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 1952
| D6001-7 | D6035 | Brown Gold | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
| D6002-4 | D6036 | These Foolish Things | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy 4518; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2215 |
| D6003-5 | D6037 | Surf Ride | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, MG 12125, SJL 2215 |
| D6004-4 | D6038 | Holiday Flight | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
* Savoy SJL 2215 Various Artists - Black California
* Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215 Art Pepper/Sonny Redd - Two Altos
* Savoy MG 12125 Various Artists - The Many Faces Of Blues
* Discovery DL 3019 Art Pepper
* Discovery EP 19 Art Pepper Quartet
* Savoy 4518 Art Pepper - These Foolish Things b/w Straight Life
* Discovery 157, 45-157 Art Pepper - Brown Gold b/w These Foolish Things
* Discovery 158, 45-158 Art Pepper - Surf Ride b/w Holiday Flight
1953
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers (trumpet, arranger, conductor) Milt Bernhart (trombone) John Graas (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Art Pepper as Art Salt (alto saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 1953
| E3VB0007 | Powder Puff | RCA Victor 20/47-5397, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0008 | The Pesky Serpent | RCA Victor LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0009 | Bunny | RCA Victor EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0010 | Pirouette | - |
* RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731 Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers (trumpet, arranger, conductor) Milt Bernhart (trombone) John Graas (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Art Pepper as Art Salt (alto saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Shelly Manne (drums): same personnelLos Angeles, CA, January 15, 1953
| E3VB0011 | Morpo | RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0012 | Diablo's Dance | RCA Victor EPA 731, LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0013 | Mambo Del Crow | RCA Victor LPM 3137 |
| E3VB0014 | Indian Club | - |
* RCA Victor 20/47-5397, EPA 731 Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, John Howell, Tom Reeves, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, John Halliburton (trombone) John Graas (French horn) Gene Englund (tuba) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor saxophone) Bob Cooper (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano) Curtis Counce (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 26, April 2, 1953
| Coup De Graas | RCA Victor LPM 3138 | |
| Infinity Promenade | - | |
| Short Stop | - | |
| Boar Jibu | - | |
| Contours Tale Of An African Lobster | - | |
| Chiquito Loco | - | |
| Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Bob Whitlock (bass) Bobby White (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1953
| D6058-2 | Chili Pepper | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6058-3 | - | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6058-4 | - | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6058-5 | - | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6059-1 | Suzy The Poodle | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6059-3 | - | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6059-5 | - | - |
| D6059-6 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-1 | Everything Happens To Me | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6060-2 | - | - |
| D6060-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-4 | - | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-6 | - | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| D6061-4 | Tickle Toe | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6061-9 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
* Savoy MG 12089 Art Pepper - Surf Ride
* Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215 Art Pepper/Sonny Redd - Two Altos
* Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 Art Pepper - The Complete Surf Ride
* Discovery DL 3019 Art Pepper
* Discovery 171 Art Pepper - Chili Pepper b/w Everything Happens To Me
* Discovery 170 Art Pepper - Suzy The Poodle b/w Tickle Toe
Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio
Art Pepper (alto saxophone -1/3,5/11) Sonny Clark (piano) Howard Rumsey (bass -8) Harry Babasin (bass, cello) Bobby White (drums) John Levine (congas -8)"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, March 30, 1953
| 1. | Brown Gold | Straight-Ahead Jazz SAJ 1001 |
| 2. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 3. | Tickle Toe | - |
| 4. | Tenderly | - |
| 5. | Strike Up The Band | - |
| 6. | Night And Day | - |
| 7. | Deep Purple | Straight-Ahead Jazz SAJ 1004 |
| 8. | Bluebird | - |
| 9. | 'S Wonderful | - |
| 10. | Pennies From Heaven | - |
| 11. | Holiday Flight | Venus (J) TKCZ-79005; Norma/Vantage (J) NOCD 5629 |
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953
= Norma/Vantage (J) NOCD 5629 Bob Andrews Presents Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
* Straight-Ahead Jazz SAJ 1004 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Straight-Ahead Jazz, Vol. 2
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953
= Norma/Vantage (J) NOCD 5629 Bob Andrews Presents Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
Shelly Manne And His Men
Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano) Curtis Counce (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Shorty Rogers, Bill Russo (arranger)Hollywood, CA, April 6, 1953
| LK339 | Mallets | Contemporary C 354, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK340 | You And The Night And The Music | Contemporary C 353, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK341 | La Mucura | Contemporary C 354, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
| LK342 | Gazelle | Contemporary C 353, CEP 4001, C 2503, C 3507 |
* Contemporary C 2503 Shelly Manne And His Men, Vol. 1
* Contemporary CEP 4001 Shelly Manne And His Men, Vol. 1
* Contemporary C 354 Shelly Manne - Mallets b/w La Mucura
* Contemporary C 353 Shelly Manne - You And The Night And The Music b/w Gazelle
1954
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Jack Montrose (tenor saxophone) Claude Williamson (piano) Monty Budwig (bass) Paul Ballerina (drums -1/12) Larry Bunker (drums -13/23)Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1954
| 1. D6301-3 | Nutmeg | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 2. D6301-4 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 3. D6301-6 | - | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 4. D6301-7 | - | - |
| 5. D6302 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 6. D6303-1 | Deep Purple | Discovery DL 3023; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 7. D6304-2 | Cinnamon | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 8. D6304-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 9. D6304-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 10. D6305-1 | What's New | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 11. D6305-2 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 12. D6305-3 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Regent MG 6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 13. D6306-1 | Thyme Time | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 14. D6306-2 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 15. D6306-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 16. D6307-1 | Straight Life | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 17. D6307-2 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy 4518, MG 12089, MG 12126, SJL 2217 |
| 18. D6307-3 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 19. D6308-1 | Art's Oregano | Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 |
| 20. D6308-2 | - | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 21. D6308-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| 22. D6309-2 | The Way You Look Tonight | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| 23. D6309-5 | - | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
* Savoy SJL 2217 Art Pepper Discoveries
* Regent MG 6069; Savoy MG 12215 Art Pepper/Sonny Redd - Two Altos
* Savoy MG 12126 Various Artists - The Jazz Hour
* Savoy (J) K30Y 6187/88 Art Pepper - The Complete Surf Ride
* Discovery DL 3023 Art Pepper Quintet
* Savoy 4518 Art Pepper - These Foolish Things b/w Straight Life
1956 (age 31)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, Frank Rosolino (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) John Graas (French horn) Paul Sarmento (tuba) Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Holman, Jack Montrose (tenor saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (baritone saxophone) Lou Levy (piano) Ralph Pena (bass) Stan Levey (drums)Los Angeles, CA, July 5, 1956
| Pay The Piper | RCA Victor LPM 1350 | |
| At Home With Sweets | - | |
| Pink Squirrel | - | |
| Blues Express | - |
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
Chet Baker (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Richie Kamuca (tenor saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Stan Levey (drums)Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| Tynan Time | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| The Route | World Pacific JWC 509; Crown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| The Route (edited version) | World Pacific JWC 513 | |
| Sonny Boy | Playboy PB 1958; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| Minor Yours | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 | |
| Little Girl | Pacific Jazz EP 4-48; World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 |
= Pacific Jazz (J) GXF 3130 Art Pepper On Pacific
* World Pacific JWC 509; Vogue (E) LAE 12156; Music (It) LPM 2069 Various Artists - The Blues, Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317 Chet Baker Quintette
* World Pacific JWC 513, ST 1021 Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo
* Playboy PB 1958 The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2
* World Pacific JWC 507; Vogue (E) LAE 12115; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30078; Music (It) LPM 2043 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 3
= Jazztone J 1274 Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-48 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano -1) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Stan Levey (drums)Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| 1. | Ol' Croix | World Pacific JWC 507; Pacific Jazz PJ 60, PJ-LA 896-H, CDP 7 92931-2 |
| 2. | I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Pacific Jazz JWC 505, PJ 60, CDP 7 92931-2 |
| 3. | The Great Lie | Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 |
= Jazztone J 1274 Various Artists - West Coast Jazz, Vol. III
* Pacific Jazz PJ 60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others
= Pacific Jazz (J) GXF 3130 Art Pepper On Pacific
* Pacific Jazz JWC 505; World Pacific JWC 505; Vogue (E) LAE 12106; Disques Swing (F) LDM 30073; Music (It) LPM 2027 Various Artists - Solo Flight
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931-2 Chet Baker/Art Pepper - The Route
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon (trumpet -1,2,4/7,9,10) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Capitol Tower Studios, Hollywood, CA, August 6, 1956
| 1. IM-3827 | Pepper Returns | Jazz West JWLP 10; Imperial LP 9238; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 2. IM-3828 | Broadway | Jazz West JWLP 10; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 3. IM-3829 | You Go To My Head | - |
| 4. IM-3830 | Angel Wings | Jazz West JWLP 10; Imperial LP 9238; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 5. IM-3831 | Funny Blues | - |
| 6. IM-3832 | Five More | Jazz West JWLP 10; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 7. IM-3833 | Minority | - |
| 8. IM-3834 | Patricia | - |
| 9. IM-3835 | Mambo De La Pinta | - |
| 10. IM-3836 | Walkin' Out Blues | - |
* Imperial LP 9238 Various Artists - Jazz Festival, Vol. 2
* Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 1 - The Return Of Art Pepper
The Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Marty Paich (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Frank Capp (drums)Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, August, 1956
| What's Right For You | Tampa TP 28 | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - | |
| Sidewinder | - | |
| Abstract Art | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Pitfall | - | |
| Melancholy Madeline | Tampa TP 28, SA 100 | |
| Marty's Blues | Tampa TP 28 |
= Charlie Parker PLP 829, PLP 829S Art Pepper/Marty Paich - Chile Pepper
* Tampa SA 100 Various Artists - Tampa Hi-Fi Sampler And Jazz Sampler (Double Sampler)
= Tampa TP 11 Various Artists - Jazz Americana - 35 Great Artists
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo (trumpet) Jimmy Zito (bass trumpet) Harry Klee, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Mort Friedman (tenor saxophone) Marty Berman (baritone saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Al Hendrickson (guitar) Joe Mondragon (bass) Irv Cottler (drums) Hoagy Carmichael (vocals -1/3) Johnny Mandel (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956
| 1. | Georgia On My Mind | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 |
| 2. | New Orleans | - |
| 3. | Baltimore Oriole | - |
| 4. | Georgia On My Mind (instrumental) | Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862-2 |
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo (trumpet) Jimmy Zito (bass trumpet) Harry Klee, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Mort Friedman (tenor saxophone) Marty Berman (baritone saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Al Hendrickson (guitar) Ralph Pena (bass) Irv Cottler (drums) Hoagy Carmichael (vocals) Johnny Mandel (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956
| Memphis In June | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 | |
| Two Sleepy People | - | |
| Lazy River | - |
Horgy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn (trumpet) Jimmy Zito (bass trumpet) Harry Klee, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Mort Friedman (tenor saxophone) Marty Berman (baritone saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Al Hendrickson (guitar) Joe Mondragon (bass) Nick Fatool (drums) Hoagy Carmichael (vocals) Johnny Mandel (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956
| Winter Moon | Pacific Jazz PJ 1223 | |
| Skylark | - | |
| Rockin' Chair | - | |
| Ballad In Blue | - |
Chet Baker Big Band
Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins, Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Bobby Timmons (piano) James Bond (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956
| Tenderly | Pacific Jazz 636, PJ 1229; World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514 | |
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJ 1229 | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| Music To Dance To | World Pacific JWC 510 |
* World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi!
* World Pacific JWC 514 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi
* World Pacific JWC 510, ST 1009; Vogue (E) LAE 12177 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 4
* Pacific Jazz 636 Chet Baker - Tenderly b/w Carl Perkins - Too Close For Comfort
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
Chet Baker (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Phil Urso (tenor saxophone) Carl Perkins (piano) Curtis Counce (bass) Lawrence Marable (drums)Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 31, 1956
| For Miles And Miles | Pacific Jazz EP 4-51, PJ 1234 | |
| Picture Of Heath | - | |
| Minor Yours | Pacific Jazz EP 4-65, PJ 1234 | |
| C.T.A. | Pacific Jazz EP 4-65, PJ 1234, PJ 60 | |
| Resonant Emotions | Pacific Jazz EP 4-66, PJ 1234 | |
| Tynan Time | - | |
| For Minors Only | Pacific Jazz PJ 1234 |
= Pacific Jazz PJ 18 Chet Baker/Art Pepper/Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath
* Pacific Jazz PJ 60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-51 Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-65 Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
* Pacific Jazz EP 4-66 Chet Baker/Art Pepper - Playboys
Russell Garcia Orchestra
Buddy Childers, Don Fagerquist, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Linn (trumpet) Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Tommy Pederson, Frank Rosolino (trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Ted Nash (tenor saxophone) Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone) Gerald Wiggins (piano) Howard Roberts (guitar) Max Bennett (bass) Alvin Stoller (drums) Russell Garcia (conductor, arranger)Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, November 2, 1956
| Music City | Kapp KXL 5001 | |
| Fish Tail | - | |
| Smoggy Day | - | |
| Los Angeles River | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Gary Frommer (drums)Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, November 23, 1956
| Art's Opus | Tampa RS 1001 | |
| I Surrender, Dear | - | |
| Diane | - | |
| Pepper Pot | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Blues At Twilight | - | |
| Val's Pal | - | |
| Pepper Pot (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 816-2 | |
| Blues At Twilight (alt. take) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 1) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 4) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 5) | - |
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Warne Marsh (tenor saxophone) Ronnie Ball (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Gary Frommer (drums)Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alt. take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| All The Things You Are | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| All The Things You Are (alt. take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| What's New | Contemporary S 7630 | |
| Tickle Toe | - | |
| Avalon | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| Warnin' (take 1) | - | |
| Warnin' (take 2) | - | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | - |
* Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 Art Pepper With Warne Marsh
Ted Brown Sextet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Ted Brown, Warne Marsh (tenor saxophone) Ronnie Ball (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Jeff Morton (drums)Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| Aretha | Vanguard VRS 8515 | |
| Long Gone | - | |
| Once We Were Young | - | |
| Foolin' Myself | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| On A Slow Boat To China | - | |
| Crazy, She Calls Me | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Arrival | - |
Bill Perkins Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJM 401, PJ 60 | |
| Diane-A-Flow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Zenobia | - |
* Pacific Jazz PJ 60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano -1,2,5) Ben Tucker (bass) Chuck Flores (drums -1,2,5)Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, December 28, 1956
| 1. RR2783 | IM-3837 | What Is This Thing Called Love | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
| 2. RR2784 | IM-3838 | Stompin' At The Savoy | - |
| 3. RR2785 | IM-3839 | Blues In | - |
| 4. RR2785 | IM-3841 | Blues Out | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| 5. RR2786 | IM-3840 | Bewitched | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
* Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art
1957
Joe Morello Quintet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Red Norvo (vibraphone -1/3) Gerald Wiggins (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Joe Morello (drums)United Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA, January 3, 1957
| 1. IM-3845 | Tenor Blooz | Intro ILP 608; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46863-2 |
| 2. IM-3846 | You're Driving Me Crazy | - |
| 3. IM-3849 | Pepper Steak | - |
| 4. IM-3773 | Yardbird Suite | - |
| 5. IM-5031 | Straight Life | - |
= Score SLP 4031 Art Pepper With The Red Norvo Trio
* Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 1 - The Return Of Art Pepper
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Chuck Flores (drums)Master Recorders, Hollywood, CA, January 14, 1957
| MR2804 | IM-3842 | When You're Smiling | Intro ILP 606; Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 |
| MR2805 | IM-3843 | Cool Bunny | - |
| MR2806 | IM-3844 | Diane's Dilemma | - |
| Diane's Dilemma (alt. take) (Blues Out) | Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2, CDP 7 46848-2 | |
| MR2807 | Summertime | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
* Blue Note BN-LA 591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art
Art Pepper With The Rhythm Section
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Red Garland (piano) Paul Chambers (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums)Hollywood, CA, January 19, 1957
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | Contemporary CEP 4048, C 3532 | |
| Red Pepper Blues | - | |
| Imagination | Contemporary C 3532 | |
| Waltz Me Blues | - | |
| Straight Life | Contemporary CEP 4048, C 3532 | |
| Jazz Me Blues | Contemporary C 3532 | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| Star Eyes | - | |
| Birks' Works | - | |
| The Man I Love | Contemporary S 7630 |
* Contemporary S 7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
* Contemporary CEP 4048 Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section, Vol. 2
The Art Pepper Quartet / Jo Ann Greer
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Carl Perkins (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Frankie Capp (drums)KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #30. 1957-#4, January 28, 1957
| Cherokee | Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5005 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - |
Quincy Jones All Stars
Benny Carter, Herb Geller, Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Lou Levy (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Quincy Jones (conductor)Los Angeles, CA, February 25 & 26, March 1, 1957
| Dancin' Pants | ABC-Paramount ABC 186; Impulse! GRD 115 | |
| Be My Guest | - | |
| King Road Blues | - |
* Impulse! GRD 115 Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Carl Perkins (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Chuck Flores (drums)Audio Arts Studios, Hollywood, CA, April 1, 1957
| AA2871-4 | IM-3979 | Holiday Flight | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2872-1 | IM-3980 | Too Close For Comfort | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2873-1 | IM-3855 | Long Ago And Far Away | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2874-5 | IM-3858 | Begin The Beguine | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2874 | Begin The Beguine (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2875-3 | IM-3856 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2876-2 | Webb City (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2876 | IM-3859 | Webb City | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2877-1 | IM-3857/3860 | Summertime | Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2878-7 | Diane-A-Mine | Omega unissued |
| AA2879 | IM-3854? | Fascinatin' Rhythm | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2879-10 | IM-3861? | Fascinatin' Rhythm (take 2) | Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 |
| AA2880-3 | IM-3981 | Body And Soul | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2881-7 | IM-3853 | Without A Song | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2882-3 | IM-3862 | Blues Rock | Omega rejected |
| AA2883-2 | IM-3863 | Rock Blues | - |
| AA2884-2 | IM-3852 | The Breeze And I | Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 |
| AA2885-6 | IM-3982 | Surf Ride | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT 1064, CDP 7 46853-2 |
* Overseas (J) ULS 1534-V Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper, Vol. II
* Blue Note CDP 7 46853-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 3 - The Art Of Pepper
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848-2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 2 - Modern Art
* Omegatape ST 7020 Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper
* Omegatape ST 2030 Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper, Vol. II
Showcase For Modern Jazz
Bob Cooper (oboe, tenor saxophone) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Claude Williamson (piano) Howard Lucraft (guitar) Monty Budwig (bass) Stan Levey (drums)Los Angeles, CA, June, 1957
| California Zephyr | Decca DL 8679 | |
| Two-Part Contention | - | |
| Midnight Sun | - |
John Graas And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli (trumpet) John Graas (French horn) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Buddy Collette (baritone saxophone) Paul Moer (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1957
| Midnight Sun | Decca DL 8677 | |
| Jazz Overture | - | |
| Petite Poem | - |
Art Pepper Nonet
Don Fagerquist (trumpet) Stu Williamson (valve trombone) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Holman (tenor saxophone) Bud Shank (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Monty Budwig (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Shorty Rogers (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957
| Popo | World Pacific JWC 510; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Popo (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Didi | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Powder Puff | World Pacific JWC 511; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Bunny | World Pacific WP 1257, JWC 514; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2 |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA 896-H Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others
= Pacific Jazz (J) GXF 3130 Art Pepper On Pacific
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper
* World Pacific JWC 511, ST 1031; Vogue (E) LAE 12235; Music (It) LPM 2093 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast, Vol. 5
* World Pacific WP 1257, ST 1015 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi!
* World Pacific JWC 514 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi Fi
* Blue Note CDP 7 97194-2 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
John Graas And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli (trumpet) John Graas (French horn) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone, oboe -1/3, tenor saxophone -4/7) Buddy Collette (baritone saxophone, flute -1/3, baritone saxophone -4/7) Paul Moer (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Shelly Manne (drums -4/7) Larry Bunker (drums, xylophone, timpani -1/3)Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| 1. 15631 | Blocksounds | EmArcy MG 36117 |
| 2. 15632 | Blues Street | - |
| 3. 15633 | Van Nuis Indeed | - |
| 4. | ID | Decca DL 8677 |
| 5. | Will Success Spoil Rock And Roll | - |
| 6. | Jazz Chorale | - |
| 7. | Free And Easy | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 70 |
= EmArcy SR 80020; Mercury MG 20533, SR 60210 John Graas!
* Decca DL 8677 John Graas - Jazz Mantics
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 70 John Graas - Jazz Mantics
John Graas And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli (trumpet -1,2) John Graas (French horn) Red Callender (tuba -1/3) Art Pepper (alto saxophone -1/3, tenor saxophone -4,5) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone, oboe -1/3) Buddy Collette (baritone saxophone, flute -1/3) Paul Moer (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Larry Bunker (drums, xylophone, timpani)Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1957
| 1. 15634 | Development | EmArcy MG 36117 |
| 2. 15635 | Land Of Broken Toys | - |
| 3. 15636 | Swing Nicely | - |
| 4. 15637 | Walkin' Shoes | - |
| 5. 15638 | Rogeresque | - |
= EmArcy SR 80020; Mercury MG 20533, SR 60210 John Graas!
Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band
Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Stu Williamson (valve trombone) Herb Geller, Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Harold Land (tenor saxophone) Paul Moer (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957
| Sunset Eyes | Gene Norman Presents GNP 45 | |
| Julie Is Her Name | - | |
| J.S. | - | |
| Aplomb | - | |
| Anyhow | - |
= Gene Norman Presents GNP 60 Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove
= Gene Norman Presents GNPS 2029 Jack Sheldon - Play, Buddy, Play!
= GNP Crescendo GNPS 9036 Jack Sheldon And His All Star Band
= GNP Crescendo GNPD 2276 Jack Sheldon And His All Stars
Art Pepper Octet
Conte Candoli (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Ben Tucker (bass) Chuck Flores (drums) Jack Costanzo, Mike Pacheco (percussion)Los Angeles, CA, October, 1957
| Mucho Calor | Andex AS 3002 | |
| Autumn Leaves | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Voya Hombre Voya | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Mambo Jumbo | - | |
| Old Devil Moon | - | |
| Pernod | - | |
| That Old Black Magic | - |
1958
John Graas And His Orchestra
Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) John Graas (French horn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Buddy Collette (baritone saxophone, flute) Paul Moer (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Larry Bunker (drums, vibraphone, timpani)Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1958
| Jazz-Chaconne Number One | Andex AS 3003 | |
| Jazz-Chaconne Number One (alt. take) | V.S.O.P. #65 CD | |
| Number One | Andex AS 3003 |
The Art Pepper Quartet / Pam Russell
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Larry Bunker (piano) Don Payne (bass) Chuck Flores (drums)KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #91. 1958-#13, March 31, 1958
| All The Things You Are | Calliope CAL 3015; Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5005 |
| Everything Happens To Me | Calliope CAL 3015; Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5005 |
| St. Louis Blues | Calliope CAL 3015; Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5005 |
* Norma/Vantage (J) NLP 5005 Art Pepper/Sonny Criss/Bud Shank - The Altoman: Bob Andrews Collection 5
1959
Marty Paich Orchestra
Frank Beach (trumpet) Stu Williamson (trumpet, valve trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone, tenor saxophone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet, baritone saxophone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Victor Feldman (vibraphone, percussion) Marty Paich (piano) Scott LaFaro (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, early 1959
| B10339 | Too Close For Comfort | Warner Bros. W 1296 |
| B10340 | Younger Than Springtime / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - |
| B10341 | I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | - |
| B10342 | It's All Right With Me | - |
| B10343 | I Love Paris | - |
| B10344 | Lazy Afternoon | - |
| B10345 | Just In Time | - |
| B10346 | If I Were A Bell | - |
| B10347 | I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
= Discovery DS 844 Marty Paich Big Band - The New York Scene
= Discovery DSCD 962 Marty Paich - Moanin'
Dave Pell Big Band
Frank Beach, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) Arthur Maebe (French horn) Phil Stephens (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Dave Pell (tenor saxophone) Marty Berman (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano) Buddy Clark (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, February, 1959
| Walkin' Shoes | Capitol T 1309 | |
| Boplicity | - | |
| Popo | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Dick Nash (trombone) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone, tenor saxophone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Herb Geller (alto saxophone) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Med Flory (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959
| Opus De Funk | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| Walkin' Shoes | - | |
| Airegin | - |
Herb Ellis - Jimmy Giuffre Nonet
Art Pepper, Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Richie Kamuca (tenor saxophone) Jimmy Giuffre (tenor, baritone saxophone) Lou Levy (piano) Herb Ellis, Jim Hall (guitar) Joe Mondragon (bass) Stan Levey (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959
| 26285-5 | Goose Geese | Verve MGV 8311 |
| 26286-3 | When Your Lover Has Gone | - |
| 26287-8 | You Know | - |
| 26288-7 | My Old Flame | - |
| 26289-4 | Country Boy | - |
| 26290-10 | People Will Say We're In Love | - |
| 26291-7 | Remember | - |
| 26292-1 | Patricia | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Dick Nash (trombone) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone, tenor saxophone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Bud Shank (alto saxophone) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Med Flory (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959
| Groovin' High | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| Shaw 'Nuff | - | |
| Anthropology | - | |
| Donna Lee | - | |
| Donna Lee (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 341-2 |
Barney Kessel Septet
Joe Gordon (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) Jimmy Rowles (piano) Barney Kessel, Jack Marshall (guitar) Monty Budwig (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 30 & 31, 1959
| Some Like It Hot | Contemporary M 3565 | |
| I Wanna Be Loved By You | - | |
| Sweet Sue | Contemporary M 3565, FCD 60-021 | |
| Runnin' Wild | Contemporary M 3565 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | - | |
| Down Among The Sheltering Palms | - | |
| Sugar Blues | - | |
| By The Beautiful Sea | - | |
| Sweet Sue (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 168-2 | |
| Runnin' Wild (alt. take) | - |
* Contemporary FCD 60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
Mel Torme With Marty Paich Orchestra
Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Victor Feldman (vibraphone) Marty Paich (piano, organ, celeste, arranger) 5 unknown (guitar) unknown (bass) unknown (drums) Mel Torme (vocals) The Mel-Tones: Ginny O'Connor, Bernie Parke, Sue Allen, Tom Kenny (chorus) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, April 23, 28 & 29, 1959
| 26374-11 | Makin' Whoopee! | Verve MGV 2120 |
| 26375-4 | What Is This Thing Called Love | - |
| 26376-20 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads | - |
| 26377-4 | It Happened In Monterey | - |
| 26378-7 | I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
| 26379-6 | Truckin' | - |
| 26380-5 | Hit The Road To Dreamland | - |
| 26381-8 | Li'l Darlin' | - |
| 26382-6 | A Bunch Of The Blues: Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me / Keester Parade / TNT / Tiny's Blues | - |
| 26383-5 | Some Like It Hot | - |
| 26384-7 | A Smooth One | - |
| 26385-13 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You | - |
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Dick Nash (trombone) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone, tenor saxophone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Charlie Kennedy (alto saxophone) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) Richie Kamuca (tenor saxophone) Med Flory (baritone saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959
| Move | Contemporary M 3568 | |
| Four Brothers | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Walkin' (alt. take 1) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 341-2 | |
| Walkin' (alt. take 2) | - |
Marty Paich Orchestra
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) George Roberts (bass trombone) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Victor Feldman (vibraphone) Russ Freeman (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Marty Paich (leader)Los Angeles, CA, June 30, July 2 & 7, 1959
| B10810 | It Don't Mean A Thing | Warner Bros. W 1349 |
| B10811 | No More | - |
| B10812 | Love For Sale | - |
| B10813 | Moanin' | - |
| B10814 | Violets For Your Furs | - |
| B10815 | What Am I Here For / Cottontail | - |
| B10816 | Warm Valley | - |
| B10817 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be | - |
= Discovery DS 829 Marty Paich Band Featuring Art Pepper, Jack Sheldon And Victor Feldman - I Get A Boot Out Of You
= Discovery DSCD 962 Marty Paich - Moanin'
Joanie Sommers With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Joanie Sommers (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, June, 1959
| Heart And Soul | Warner Bros. W 1346 | |
| My Heart Belongs To Daddy | - | |
| Something I Dreamed Last Night | - | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Oh, But I Do | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - |
The Subterraneans
Jack Sheldon (trumpet -1/5,8) Art Farmer (trumpet -1/7) Bob Enevoldsen (valve trombone -1/5) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone -1/5) Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone -1/7) Russ Freeman (piano) Andre Previn (piano -1/5) Red Mitchell (bass -1/5,8) Buddy Clark (bass -1/7) Shelly Manne (drums -1/5,8) Dave Bailey (drums -1/7) Carmen McRae (vocals -1/5) unidentified orchestra (-1/5)Los Angeles, CA, summer 1959
| 1. | Why Are We Afraid | MGM E 3812 |
| 2. | Two By Two | - |
| 3. | A Rose And The End | - |
| 4. | Look Ma No Clothes | - |
| 5. | Analyst | - |
| 6. | Bread And Wine | - |
| 7. | Things Are Looking Down | - |
| 8. | Raising Caen | - |
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Toni Harper (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, July 15, 16 & 28, 1959
| Lady Lonely | RCA Victor LPM 2092 | |
| He Was A Man | - | |
| My Heart Is A Lonely Hunter | - | |
| Blue It Grows | - | |
| I Love The Blues | - | |
| The Other Woman | - | |
| Nobody Home But The Blues | - | |
| Love Has Come Love Has Gone | - |
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Jesse Belvin (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, December 8, 1959
| Something Happens To Me | RCA Victor LPM 2105 | |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | - | |
| Let There Be Love | - | |
| It's All Right With Me | - |
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Jesse Belvin (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestra: same personnelLos Angeles, CA, December 16, 1959
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM 2105 | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| I'll Buy You A Star | - | |
| Makin' Whoopee! | - |
1960 (age 35)
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
Al Porcino, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano, arranger) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Mel Torme (vocals)Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 1960
| 23045-9 | 64VK325 | Too Close For Comfort | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8593 |
| 23046 | Once In Love With Amy | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23047 | Whatever Lola Wants | - |
| 23048 | Hello, Young Lovers | - |
* Verve V/V6 8593 The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
Al Porcino, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano, arranger) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Mel Torme (vocals): same personnelLos Angeles, CA, February 4, 1960
| 23071-9 | Too Darn Hot | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23072-5 | A Sleepin' Bee | - |
| 23073-8 | All I Need Is A Girl | - |
| 23074-5 | Lonely Town | - |
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
Al Porcino, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Vince DeRosa (French horn) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Marty Paich (piano, arranger) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) Mel Torme (vocals): same personnelLos Angeles, CA, February 11, 1960
| 23085-19 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | Verve MGV 2132 |
| 23086-15 | 64VK326 | On The Street Where You Live | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8593 |
| 23087-5 | 64VK321 | Just In Time | Verve MGV 2132, V/V6 8505, V/V6 8593 |
| 23088-4 | Old Devil Moon | Verve MGV 2132 |
* Verve V/V6 8593 The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice
* Verve V/V6 8505 Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals
Art Pepper Quintet
Conte Candoli (trumpet -1,2,5) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Wynton Kelly (piano) Paul Chambers (bass) Philly Joe Jones (drums)Hollywood, CA, February 29, 1960
| 1. | Whims Of Chambers | Contemporary M 3573 |
| 2. | Bijou The Poodle | - |
| 3. | Why Are We Afraid | - |
| 4. | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - |
| 5. | Rhythm-A-Ning | - |
| 6. | Gettin' Together | - |
| 7. | Gettin' Together (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 169-2 |
| 8. | Diane | Contemporary M 3573 |
| 9. | The Way You Look Tonight | Contemporary S 7630; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 169-2 |
* Contemporary S 7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
Ethel Azama With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Ethel Azama (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, February, 1960
| Johnny One Note | Liberty LRP 3142 | |
| Like Someone In Love | - | |
| Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - | |
| You Smell So Good | - | |
| I'm Glad There Is You | - | |
| My Ship | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - | |
| Daybreak | - | |
| All I Need Is You | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| You're So Bad For Me | - | |
| Time After Time | - |
The Hi-Lo's With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Frank Rosolino, Dicky Wells (trombone) Red Callender (tuba) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Douglas Fisher (piano) Al Hendrickson, Bill Pitman (guitar) Buddy Clark (bass) Mel Lewis (drums) The Hi-Lo's (chorus group) Marty Paich (conductor)NYC, March 24, 1960
| Isle Of Capri | Columbia CL 1509 | |
| My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua | - | |
| Hawaii | - |
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Toni Harper (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, April 13, 1960
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM 2253 | |
| Paradise | - | |
| Saturday Night | - | |
| A Sleepin' Bee | - | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - |
June Christy With Pete Rugolo Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) June Christy (vocals) Pete Rugolo (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, April, 1960
| Something Cool | Capitol ST 516 | |
| Lonely House | - | |
| The Night We Called It A Day | - | |
| Midnight Sun | - | |
| The Stranger Called The Blues | - | |
| I Should Care | - |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito (trumpet) Harry Betts, Frank Rosolino, Kenny Shroyer (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 1960
| Flowers For The Cats | RCA Victor LPM 2110 | |
| Blue Reeds | - | |
| Pass The Duke | - | |
| Six Pax | - |
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito (trumpet) Harry Betts, Frank Rosolino, Kenny Shroyer (trombone) George Roberts (bass trombone) Jimmy Giuffre (clarinet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bud Shank (alto saxophone, flute) Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone) Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone) Lou Levy (piano) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1960
| Snowball | RCA Victor LPM 2110 | |
| China Where | - | |
| Like Nutty Overture | - |
The Marty Paich Piano Quartet
Stu Williamson (trumpet) Dave Wells (trumpet, trombone) Art Pepper, Bud Shank (reeds) Pete Jolly, Marty Paich, Jimmie Rowles, John Williams (piano) Bill Pitman (guitar) Joe Mondragon (bass) Mel Lewis (drums)RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Hollywood, CA, June 2, 1960
| L2PB0668 | Little Rock Getaway | RCA Victor LPM 2259 |
| L2PB0669 | Boogie Woogie On Handy's St. Louis Blues | - |
| L2PB0670 | One O'Clock Jump | - |
| L2PB0671 | Honky Tonk Train | - |
Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli (trumpet) Dick Nash (trombone) Art Pepper (clarinet) Ted Nash (alto saxophone, flute) Ronny Lang (baritone saxophone, flute) Larry Bunker (vibraphone) Johnny Williams (piano) Bob Bain (guitar) Rolly Bundock (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Ramon Rivers (congas)Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 17 & 21, 1960
| Moanin' | RCA Victor LPM 2258 | |
| Sidewalks Of Cuba | - | |
| Dream Of You | - | |
| Swing Lightly | - | |
| Castle Rock | - | |
| A Powdered Wig | - | |
| Playboy's Theme | - | |
| Tequila | - | |
| Far East Blues | - | |
| Charleston Alley | - | |
| Scandinavian Shuffle | - | |
| Everybody Blow | - |
Helen Humes With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson (trumpet) Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster (tenor saxophone) Bill Hood (baritone saxophone) Andre Previn (piano) Barney Kessel (guitar) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Shelly Manne (drums) Helen Humes (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor)Los Angeles, CA, September 6 & 7, 1960
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | Contemporary M 3582 | |
| Mean To Me | - | |
| I Want A Roof Over My Head | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | - | |
| You're Driving Me Crazy | - | |
| Million Dollar Secret | - | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | - | |
| Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | - | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 171-2 |
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Frank Butler (drums)Los Angeles, CA, October 24 & 25, 1960
| Smack Up | Contemporary M 3602 | |
| Las Cuevas De Mario | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | - | |
| How Can You Lose | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Tears Inside | - | |
| Solid Citizens (take 33) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 176-2 | |
| Solid Citizens (take 37) | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Dolo Coker (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Frank Butler (drums)Los Angeles, CA, November 23 & 25, 1960
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary M 3607 | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | - | |
| Long Ago | - | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| I Wished On The Moon | - | |
| Too Close For Comfort | - | |
| Five Points | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 387-2 | |
| Autumn Leaves | Contemporary S 7630 |
* Contemporary S 7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC 389, OJCCD 389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
1961
Helyne Stewart With Teddy Edwards Septet
Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Frank Rosolino (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Teddy Edwards (tenor saxophone, arranger) Pete Jolly (piano) Jimmy Bond (bass) Frank Butler (drums) Helyne Stewart (vocals)Hollywood, CA, January 20, 1961
| Love Is Here To Stay | Contemporary M 3601 | |
| The Man I Love | - | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean | - | |
| My Silent Love | - |
1964
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Frank Strazzeri (piano) Hersh Hamel (bass) Bill Goodwin (drums)"Jazz Casual Show", San Francisco, CA, May 8, 1964
| The Trip | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 402 | |
| D Section | - | |
| Junior Cat (Groupin') | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Frank Strazzeri (piano) Hersh Hamel (bass) Bill Goodwin (drums): same personnelSan Francisco, CA, June, 1964
| Summer Night | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 402 | |
| Sonnymoon For Two | - |
Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Frankie Randall (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, August 21, 1964
| My Kind Of Town | RCA NL 45978 | |
| One Morning In May | - | |
| On The Other Side Of The Tracks | - | |
| More | - |
1965 (age 40)
Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Frankie Randall (vocals) Marty Paich (arranger, conductor) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, February 3, 1965
| Too Long At The Fair | RCA NL 45978 | |
| The More I See You | - | |
| The Rules Of The Road | - | |
| Next Time | - |
1968
The Buddy Rich Big Band
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet, flute) Buddy Rich (drums) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, July 10, 1968
| Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | World Pacific ST 20133 | |
| Preach And Teach | - | |
| Channel 1 Suite | - | |
| Big Mama Cass | - | |
| Goodbye Yesterday | - | |
| Acic Truth | - | |
| Alfie | - | |
| Ode To Billie Joe | - |
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Joe Romano (tenor saxophone) Frank Strazzeri (piano) Chuck Berghofer (bass) Nick Ceroli (drums)"Donte's", North Hollywood, CA, November 24, 1968
| Groupin' | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5001 | |
| Art Pepper Introduces The Musicians | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1039 | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5001 | |
| Everything Happens To Me | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5002 | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1039 | |
| Blues Rock | - |
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1039 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's 1968
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 5002 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's, Vol. 2
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1039 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's 1968
1973 (age 48)
Mike Vax Orchestra
Mike Vax (trumpet, flugelhorn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) unidentified big bandLos Angeles, CA, July 6 & 7, 1973
| Evil Eyes | Artco LP 117 | |
| If Is Anything Still There | - | |
| Passage West | - | |
| Joe's Inn | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Beginnings | - | |
| West Side Story Medley | - |
1975 (age 50)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Tommy Gumina (polychord) Fred Atwood (bass) Jimmie Smith (drums)"Foothill College", Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1975
| Foothill Blues | Trio (J) PAP 25041 | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
= Storyville (D) SLP 4130, STCD 4130 Art Pepper - I'll Remember April
Hersh Hamel Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Pete Robinson (electric piano, synthesizer) Hersh Hamel (electric bass) Steve Strazzer (drums) Judy Brown, Brenda Burns, Linda McCrary (vocals)Los Angeles, CA, summer 1975
| Mr. Yes | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 120 | |
| Image Before You | - | |
| Feels Good | - | |
| Song Of Ecstacy | - | |
| Come To Me | - | |
| Dance Now | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano, electric piano) Charlie Haden (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1975
| Ophelia | Contemporary S 7633 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| What Laurie Likes | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 408-2 |
1976
Melanie
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Richard Greene (violin) David Paich (keyboards) Dean Parks, Louie Shelton (guitar) Dave Jackson, Jerry Scheff (bass) Jim Gordon, John Guerin, Jeff Porcaro (drums) Victor Feldman, Milt Holland (percussion) Dennis Bell, Carol Parks, Melanie Safka (vocals) Dave Doran, Jim Drennan, Angelo Mauceri, Jay Wolfe (backing vocals) Edwin Hawkins Singers (vocal group) Marty Paich (string arranger) The Hand Made Band, unidentified stringsDavlen Studios, Universal City, CA & The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, CA, July 12, 1976
| 32747 | I'm So Blue | Atlantic SD 18190 |
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer (flugelhorn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Ray Brown (bass) Steve Ellington (drums)Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976
| Namely You | Contemporary S 7636 |
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer (flugelhorn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Ray Brown (bass) Steve Ellington (drums): same personnelLos Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976
| Downwind | Contemporary S 7636 |
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer (flugelhorn) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hampton Hawes (piano) Ray Brown (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1976
| What Am I Here For | Contemporary S 7636 | |
| Will You Still Be Mine | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) David Williams (bass) Elvin Jones (drums)Los Angeles, CA, September 15 & 16, 1976
| The Trip | Contemporary S 7638 | |
| The Trip (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 410-2 | |
| A Song For Richard | Contemporary S 7638 | |
| Sweet Love Of Mine | - | |
| Junior Cat | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - |
Dolo Coker Quintet
Blue Mitchell (trumpet, flugelhorn) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Dolo Coker (piano) Leroy Vinnegar (bass) Frank Butler (drums)Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1976
| Jumping Jacks | Xanadu 142 | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| Roots 4FB | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Gone Again | - | |
| Tale Of Two Cities | - |
1977
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Smith Dobsen (piano) Jim Nichols (bass) Brad Bilhorn (drums)"Half Moon Bay", Japan, January 23, 1977
| Mr. Yohe | Trio (J) PAP 25044 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | - |
= Storyville (D) SLP 4146, STCD 4146 Art Pepper - A Night In Tunisia
Cal Tjader Septet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Cal Tjader (vibraphone -5/7) Clare Fischer (electric piano) Bob Redfield (guitar -5/7) Rob Fisher (bass) Peter Riso (drums) Pancho Sanchez (percussion)Japan, April 5, 1977
| 1. | Cherokee | Polydor (J) J00J 20390 |
| 2. | The Spirit Is Here | - |
| 3. | Here's That Rainy Day | - |
| 4. | Straight Life | - |
| 5. | Manteca | - |
| 6. | Manha De Carnaval | - |
| 7. | Felicidade | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 1977
| Rita-San | Contemporary S 7639 | |
| Ballad Of The Sad Young Men | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| No Limit | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 411-2 |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums)"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (first show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Blues For Heard | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 694-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Scrapple From The Apple | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 697-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| But Beautiful | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary C 7643; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 695-2 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary C 7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 694-2 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 697-2 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard, Vol. 4
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (second show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Live At The Vanguard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Caravan | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary C 7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 694-2 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (third show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Over The Rainbow | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| The Trip | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7644 | |
| Blues For Les | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 695-2 |
* Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary C 7644; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 696-2 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary C 7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 694-2 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 695-2 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (fourth show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| No Limit | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| You Go To My Head | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7644 | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 |
* Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary C 7644; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 696-2 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (fifth show), July 29, 1977
| count-off / Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Anthropology | Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 | |
| These Foolish Things | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
* Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 Art Pepper - The Village Vanguard Collection
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (sixth show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Stella By Starlight | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Vanguard Max | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (seventh show), July 30, 1977
| count-off / Vanguard Max | Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 696-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 |
* Contemporary C 7643; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 695-2 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary C 7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 694-2 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary (J) VDP 5043/46 Art Pepper - The Village Vanguard Collection
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 696-2 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (eighth show), July 30, 1977
| announcement / false start | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| More For Les | Contemporary C 7650 | |
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) George Mraz (bass) Elvin Jones (drums): same personnel"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (ninth show), July 30, 1977
| count-off / For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 | |
| More For Les | - | |
| Caravan | Contemporary (J) GXH 3009/11, C 7643 | |
| Labyrinth | - | |
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 |
* Contemporary C 7643; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 695-2 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
* Contemporary 9CCD 4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (tenor saxophone) George Cables (piano) Michael Formanek (bass) Eddie Marshall (drums)San Francisco, CA, August 6 & 8, 1977
| Blue Bossa | Contemporary CCD 14086-2 | |
| Art Meets Mr. Beautiful | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Samba Mom Mom | - |
The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)
Jon Faddis (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone)Los Angeles, CA, September 13 & 15, 1977
| The Pick Up | Warner Bros. BSK 3144 | |
| Manipulation On The Center Divider | - |
1978
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Milcho Leviev (piano) Bob Mugnusson (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)"YBC TV Hall", Yamagata, Japan, March 14, 1978
| Ophelia | Trio (J) PAP 25037 | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Caravan | Trio (J) PAP 25038 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - |
= Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/02 Art Pepper - Live In Yamagata '78: Not A Through Street
* Trio (J) PAP 25038 Art Pepper Memorial Collection, Vol. 2 - The Summer Knows
= Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/02 Art Pepper - Live In Yamagata '78: Not A Through Street
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Bob Mugnusson (bass) Frank Butler (drums)United Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA, September 2, 1978
| Among Friends | Interplay IP 7718 | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| Blue Bossa | - | |
| Blue Bossa (alt. take) | Interplay (J) ARTCD 18 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | Interplay IP 7718 | |
| What's New | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - |
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Stanley Cowell (piano) Cecil McBee (bass) Roy Haynes (drums) Kenneth Nash (congas -2)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 1 & 2, 1978
| 1. | Miss Who | Galaxy GXY 5119 |
| 2. | Mambo Koyama | - |
| 3. | Lover Come Back To Me | - |
| 4. | Patricia | - |
| 5. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 6. | Chris's Blues | - |
| 7. | I Love You | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Pepper Pot | - |
| 9. | These Foolish Things (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 474-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Stanley Cowell (piano) Cecil McBee (bass) Roy Haynes (drums)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 2, 1978
| Over The Rainbow (take 1) | Galaxy GXY 5133, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow (take 2) | Galaxy GCD 95003-2 | |
| Yardbird Suite (take 1) | Galaxy GXY 5134 | |
| Yardbird Suite (take 2B) | Galaxy GCD 95002-2 |
= Galaxy GCD 95003-2 Various Artists - Ballads By Five
* Galaxy GXY 5134 Various Artists - Five Birds And A Monk
= Galaxy GCD 95002-2 Various Artists - Birds And Monks
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
1979
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hank Jones (piano -1/7) Ron Carter (bass) Al Foster (drums -1/7)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 23, 1979
| 1. | Straight, No Chaser (alt. take) | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 2. | Straight, No Chaser | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 3. | Yesterdays | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 4. | A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 5. | A Night In Tunisia (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 6. | Diane | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | My Friend John | Galaxy GXY 5154 |
| 8. | Duo Blues | - |
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412 Art Pepper - So In Love
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Bill Watrous Quintet
Bill Watrous (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) Bob Magnusson (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Berkeley, CA, March 26 & 27, 1979
| Just Friends | Atlas (J) YJ25-7024 | |
| Begin The Beguine | - | |
| For Art's Sake | - | |
| Funny Blues | - | |
| Funny Blues (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Angel Eyes | Atlas (J) YJ25-7024 | |
| Angel Eyes (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| P. Town | Atlas (J) YJ25-7024 |
* Atlas (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper Sideman
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) Charlie Haden (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 25 & 26, 1979
| Blues For Blanche (alt. take A) | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Donna Lee | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| Donna Lee (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Blues For Blanche (alt. take B) | - | |
| Blues For Blanche | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Lover Man | Galaxy GXY 5154 | |
| Body And Soul | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust (alt. take) | - | |
| Anthropology | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| In A Mellotone | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Desafinado | Galaxy GXY 5148 | |
| My Friend John (alt. take) | Artists House (J) VDJ 1008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412 Art Pepper - So In Love
* Galaxy GXY 5154 Art Pepper - New York Album
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
* Artists House (J) VDJ 1008 Art Pepper - Stardust
Elvin Jones Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Roland Hanna (piano) Richard Davis (bass) Elvin Jones (drums)Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 14 & 20, 1979
| Sweet Mama | Trio (J) PAP 9173 | |
| Zange | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| The Witching Hour | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Trip | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 676-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Mambo Koyama | - | |
| Straight Life | - | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372 Art Pepper - Besame Mucho
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Kei Ishiguro With Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Hiromasa Suzuki (electric piano) Tsunehide Matsuki (electric guitar) Akira Okazawa (electric bass) Shuichi Murakami (drums) Kei Ishiguro (vocals)JVC Studios, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| Kurayami No Love Song | Victor (J) SJX 20174 | |
| Konban Ohima | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Galaxy (J) VIJ 6372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Straight Life | Galaxy GXY 5128 | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY 5128; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 676-2 Art Pepper - Landscape
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Solo
Art Pepper (alto saxophone)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 21, 1979
| But Beautiful | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| When You're Smiling | - |
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Tommy Flanagan (piano) Red Mitchell (bass) Billy Higgins (drums) Kenneth Nash (percussion -5)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 21, 1979
| 1. | Surf Ride | Galaxy GXY 5127 |
| 2. | Nature Boy | - |
| 3. | Straight Life | - |
| 4. | September Song | - |
| 5. | Make A List | - |
| 6. | Long Ago And Far Away | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 475-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | Nature Boy (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Alan Broadbent Orchestra
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Alan Broadbent (piano, electric piano) unidentified orchestraLos Angeles, CA, 1979
| On The Road | Capitol SOO 12029 | |
| Three Americans | - | |
| Jack's Theme | - | |
| Jam | - | |
| Neal's Theme | - | |
| 901 | - |
1980 (age 55)
Jack Sheldon Quintet
Jack Sheldon (trumpet) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Milcho Leviev (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Los Angeles, CA, February 21 & 22, 1980
| Angel Wings | Atlas (J) LA27-1001 | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Jack's Blues | Atlas (J) LA27-1001 | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Broadway (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Historia De Un Amor | Atlas (J) LA27-1001 | |
| Minority | - |
* Atlas (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper Sideman
Pete Jolly Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Bob Magnusson (bass) Roy McCurdy (drums)Los Angeles, CA, February 26 & 27, 1980
| Strike Up The Band | Atlas (J) LA27-1003 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| I Surrender, Dear | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | - | |
| Y.I. Blues (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Night And Day | Atlas (J) LA27-1003 | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Out Of Nowhere | - |
* Atlas (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper Sideman
Milcho Leviev Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Milcho Leviev (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)"Ronnie Scott's Club", London, England, June 28 & 29, 1980
| Make A List Make A Wish | Mole Jazz (E) Mole 1 | |
| Sad A Little Bit | - | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Blues For The Fisherman | - | |
| True Blues | Mole Jazz (E) Mole 5 | |
| Goodbye | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | - | |
| Straight Life | - |
* Mole Jazz (E) Mole 5 Milcho Leviev - True Blues
Sonny Stitt Quintet
Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone) Lou Levy (piano) Chuck DeMonica (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Los Angeles, CA, July 28 & 29, 1980
| Scrapple From The Apple | Atlas (J) LA27-1004 | |
| Wee | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| How High The Moon | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Groovin' High | - |
Sonny Stitt Quintet
Sonny Stitt (alto saxophone) Art Pepper (alto, tenor saxophone) Russ Freeman (piano) John Hard (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Los Angeles, CA, July 30 & 31, 1980
| Atlas Blues | Atlas (J) LA27-1007 | |
| Lester Leaps In | - | |
| Autumn In New York | - | |
| My Funny Valentine | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| Imagination | - |
Art Pepper Quintet With Strings
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Stanley Cowell (piano) Howard Roberts (guitar) Cecil McBee (bass) Carl Burnett (drums) Jimmy Bond, Bill Holman (arranger, conductor) Nate Rubin (concertmaster) John Tenney, Greg Mazmanian, Patrice Anderson, Clifton Foster, Dan Smiley, Audrey Desilva, Elizabeth Gibson or Stephen Gihl, Emily Van Valkenburgh (violin) Sharon O'Connor, Mary Ann Meredith or Terry Adams (cello)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 3 & 4, 1980
| Our Song | Galaxy GXY 5140 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| That's Love | - | |
| Winter Moon | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| The Prisoner | - | |
| Ol' Man River | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day (alt. take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Winter Moon (alt. take) | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out (alt. take) | - | |
| Our Song (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| The Prisoner (alt. take) | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Stanley Cowell (piano) Howard Roberts (guitar -1,6,9) Cecil McBee (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 5, 1980
| 1. | Mr. Big Falls His J.G. Hand | Galaxy GXY 5141 |
| 2. | Close To You Alone | - |
| 3. | There Will Never Be Another You | - |
| 4. | Melolev | - |
| 5. | Goodbye Again! | - |
| 6. | Brazil | - |
| 7. | There Will Never Be Another You (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 678-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Melolev (alt. take) | - |
| 9. | Goodbye, Again! (alt. take) | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Freddie Hubbard Nonet
Freddie Hubbard (trumpet, flugelhorn) Phil Ranelin (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano, electric piano) Peter Wolf (synthesizer) Roland Bautista (guitar) Stanley Clarke (bass, electric bass) Peter Erskine (drums) Paulinho Da Costa (percussion)Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA, September 15, 17, 18 & 19, 1980
| Sunshine Lady | Eastworld (J) EWJ 80194 | |
| Eclipse | - | |
| Blue Nights | - | |
| Now I've Found Love | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Bring It Back Home | - |
1981
Shelly Manne Sextet
Bill Watrous (trombone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone) Pete Jolly (piano) Monty Budwig (bass) Shelly Manne (drums)Hollywood, CA, May 4, 1981
| Just Friends | Atlas (J) LA27-1012 | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Hollywood Jam Blues | - | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | - | |
| Limehouse Blues | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 |
* Atlas (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper Sideman
Art Pepper - Duke Jordan Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Duke Jordan (piano) David Williams (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 1981
| Blues Montmartre | Galaxy 2GCD 8201-2 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Caravan | - | |
| Rhythm-A-Ning | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Radio Blues | - | |
| Good Bait | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) David Williams (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1981
| Thank You Blues | Galaxy GXY 5145 | |
| Valse Triste | Galaxy GXY 5151 | |
| What's New | - | |
| Landscape (edited version) | - | |
| Donna Lee | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape (unedited version) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY 5151 Art Pepper - APQ: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 3
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 680-2 Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) David Williams (bass) Carl Burnett (drums): same personnel"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1981
| Road Waltz | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) David Williams (bass) Carl Burnett (drums): same personnel"Maiden Voyage", Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1981
| Roadgame | Galaxy GXY 5142 | |
| Road Waltz | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Allen's Alley | Galaxy GXY 5145 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy GXY 5151 | |
| Roadgame (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 774-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Arthur's Blues | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY 5145 Art Pepper - Art Lives: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 2
* Galaxy GXY 5151 Art Pepper - APQ: The Maiden Voyage Sessions, Vol. 3
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 680-2 Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
Art Pepper - Zoot Sims Combo
Art Pepper (alto saxophone -1,2,6) Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone -1,3/6) Victor Feldman (piano) Barney Kessel (guitar -3/5) Ray Brown (bass -1,3/6) Charlie Haden (bass -2) Billy Higgins (drums)"Royce Hall", University Of Californa, Los Angeles, CA, September 27, 1981
| 1. | Wee (Allen's Alley) | Pablo PACD 2310-957-2 |
| 2. | Over The Rainbow | - |
| 3. | In The Middle Of A Kiss | - |
| 4. | Broadway | - |
| 5. | The Girl From Ipanema | - |
| 6. | Breakdown Blues | - |
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)"Festival Di Pescara", Pescara, Italy, December 7, 1981
| Cherokee | Philology (It) W 100/101 |
1982 (aged 56)
Lee Konitz Quartet
Lee Konitz (alto saxophone) Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Michael Lang (piano) Bob Magnusson (bass) John Dentz (drums)Los Angeles, CA, January 18 & 19, 1982
| 'S Wonderful | Atlas (J) LA27-1016 | |
| 'S Wonderful (alt. take) | Atlas (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Whims Of Chambers | Atlas (J) LA27-1016 | |
| A Minor Blues In F | - | |
| This Can't Be Love | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Anniversary Song | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
* Atlas (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper Sideman
Richie Cole Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Richie Cole (alto, baritone saxophone) Roger Kellaway (piano) Bob Magnusson (bass) Billy Higgins (drums)Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1982
| Return To Alto Acres | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8023 | |
| The Things We Did Last Summer | - | |
| Art's Opus #2 | - | |
| A&R | - | |
| Palo Alto Blues | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Sleigh Ride | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032 |
* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032 Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) Joe Farrell (tenor saxophone) George Cables (piano) Tony Dumas (bass) John Dentz (drums)Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1982
| Section-8 Blues | Real Time RT 309 | |
| Sweet Lorraine | - | |
| Mode For Joe | - | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| Who Can I Turn To | - |
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper (alto saxophone) George Cables (piano)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April 13 & 14, 1982
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY 5147 | |
| Tete-A-Tete | - | |
| Down That Dream | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| Last Thing Blues | - | |
| Over The Rainbow (alt. take) | - | |
| Body And Soul (alt. take) | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) George Cables (piano)Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 11 & 12, 1982
| Goin' Home | Galaxy GXY 5143 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| In A Mellotone | - | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' | - | |
| Isn't She Lovely | - | |
| Billie's Bounce | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| The Sweetest Sounds | - | |
| You Go To My Head (alt. take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alt. take A) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD 679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Darn That Dream | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alt. take B) | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper (alto saxophone, clarinet) Roger Kellaway (piano) David Williams (bass) Carl Burnett (drums)Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 1982
| Landscape | Tofrec (J) TFCL 88918 | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Mambo | - | |
| Koyama | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - |