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 sax; Morey Beeson, Red Dorris, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Bob Ahern, guitar; Clyde Singleton, bass; Joe Vernon, drums; Dolly Mitchell, vocal.

C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 1943

113-3Harlem Folk DanceCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Rene Touzet, maracas; June Christy, vocal.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 1947

2361-1Unison RiffCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; 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, vocal.

RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 6, 1947

2667-5Cuban CarnivalCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats

Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Pete Rugolo, piano, arranger; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

NYC, December 20, 1947

91Sa-FranticAtlantic 851, EP 45-512; Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36
92Bass Mood-
93TurmoilAtlantic 864, EP 45-512; Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36
94Jumpin' For Jane-

* Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36   Vido Musso, Maynard Ferguson, Eddie Safranski - Three Kenton's Be Boppers Groups 1947-50   early 1980s
* Atlantic EP 45-512   Jazz Session Featuring Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats
* Atlantic 851   Eddie Safranski - Sa-Frantic / Bass Mood   1948
* Atlantic 864   Eddie Safranski - Turmoil / Jumpin' For Jane   1948

The Metronome All Stars + Stan Kenton And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; 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 sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Shelly Manne, drums.

RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 21, 1947

2934-4Metronome RiffCapitol 15039, M-11031

* Capitol M-11031   The Metronome All Stars, The International Jazzmen, The Just Jazz All Stars - All Star Sessions: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 6   1972
* Capitol 15039, 2417, (E) 13019   The Metronome All Stars - Leap Here / 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 sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Carlos Vidal, congas; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Machito, maracas; June Christy, vocal.

RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 21, 1947

2936-1Journey To BrazilCapitol (J) ECJ-50070
2937-2How High The Moon-

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra

omit Vidal, Machito.

RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 22, 1947

2942-3Harlem HolidayCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

1949

Babs Gonzales And His Orchestra

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Herbie Steward, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Pee Wee Tinney, guitar, vocal; Bruce Lawrence, bass, vocal; Jackie Mills, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 15, 1949

4099-4The ContinentalBlue Note CDP 7 84464 2
4100-1Prelude To A NightmareCapitol (J) CR-8812; Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2

* Capitol (J) CR-8812   Various Artists - Bebop Professors
= Capitol (J) ECJ-50073   -   1982
* Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2   Babs Gonzales - Weird Lullaby   1992

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 sax, flute, clarinet; Jewel Grant, Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Herb Caro, tenor sax, clarinet; William Green, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Gene Porter, baritone sax, clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Callender, Charles Mingus, bass; Roy Porter, drums; Johnny Berger, percussion; and others.

Los Angeles, CA, spring 1949

REX28002-AThe Story Of LoveRex Hollywood 28002; Uptown UPCD 27.48
REX28014-AInspiration Part 1Rex Hollywood 28014; Uptown UPCD 27.48
REX28014-BInspiration Part 2-

* Uptown UPCD 27.48   Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49
* Rex Hollywood 28002   Charles Mingus - The Story Of Love / Roy Porter - Don't Blame Me
* Rex Hollywood 28014   Charles Mingus - Inspiration Parts 1 & 2

The Kenton All Stars

Art Farmer, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; John Simmons, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, mid April, 1949

PerdidoSpotlite (E) SPJ 145
The Great Lie-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 145   Various Artists - Jazz Off The Air Vol. 2

1950

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 sax, flute; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe, English horn; Bart Calderall, tenor sax, bassoon; Bob Gioga, baritone sax, 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, tympani; Carlos Vidal, congas, vocal; June Christy, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 5, 1950

5491-2D1Jolly RogersCapitol (J) ECJ-50070
5492-4D8Blues In Riff-

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax, flute; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe, English horn; Bart Calderall, tenor sax, bassoon; Bob Gioga, baritone sax, 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, tympani.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 1950

6045-1Art PepperCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

Johnny Parker & The King Sisters

The King Sisters, Johnny Parker, vocal; with Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo, Bart Varsalona, Kai Winding, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Caldarell, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Pete Rugolo, piano, arranger, conductor, director; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

MGM Studios, NYC, May 25, 1950

5760-5Our Little Ranch HouseCapitol 1108
5761-2Can't Seem To Laugh Any MoreCapitol 1162
5762-3Two Weeks With PayCapitol 1108
5763-3Never AgainCapitol 1162

* Capitol 1108, F1108   Johnny Parker & The King Sisters - Our Little Ranch House / Two Weeks With Pay   1950
* Capitol 1162, F1162   Johnny Parker & The King Sisters - Can't Seem To Laugh Any More / Never Again   1950+

Nat King Cole With Stan Kenton And His Orchestra

Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Jimmy Salko, trumpet; Shorty Rogers, trumpet, arranger; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, John Halliburton, Herbie Harper, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Nat King Cole, piano, vocal; Laurindo Almeida, Irving Ashby, guitar; Don Bagley, Joe Comfort, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos, congas; Pete Rugolo, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1950

6513-6Orange Colored SkyCapitol 1184; Mosaic MR27-138
6514-6Jam-Bo-

* Mosaic MR27-138, MD18-138   The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Nat King Cole Trio   1991
* Capitol 1184   Nat King Cole - Orange Colored Sky / Jam-Bo

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 sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Miguel Rivera, congas; Jay Johnson, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 12, 1950

6579-5Viva PradoCapitol (J) ECJ-50070
6581-2Round Robin-

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bob Cooper, Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Joe Rotondi, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1950

6577-1Take The "A" TrainCapitol 15851, H-326; Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36
6582-2Short WaveCapitol H-325; Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36
6583-5Love Locked OutCapitol 1269; Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36
6584-2The Band Ain't Draggin'-

* Unique Jazz (It) UJ 36   Vido Musso, Maynard Ferguson, Eddie Safranski - Three Kenton's Be Boppers Groups 1947-50   early 1980s
* Capitol H-326   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Trumpet Stylists   1952
* Capitol H-325   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: The Modern Idiom   1952
* Capitol 15851   Maynard Ferguson - Take The "A" Train / Red Nichols - Can't Help Loving That Man
* Capitol 1269   Maynard Ferguson - Love Locked Out / The Band Ain't Draggin'

1951

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra

Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Ray Wetzel, trumpet, vocal; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Eddie Gomez, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1951

7344-3DynaflowCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bart Calderall, Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 1951

7605-11Jump For JoeCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jay Johnson, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 1951

7824-1FrancescaCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 19, 1951

9038-10SamboCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

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 sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; June Christy, vocal.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 20, 1951

9052-3Street Of DreamsCapitol (J) ECJ-50070

* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070   Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days   1982

Shorty Rogers And His Giants

Shorty Rogers, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 8, 1951

9117PopoCapitol 15763, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125
9118DidiCapitol 15765, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125
9119Four Mothers-
9120Over The RainbowCapitol 15764, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125
9121Apropos-
9122Sam And The LadyCapitol 15763, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125

* Capitol T-691   Gene Norman Presents Gerry Mulligan And His Tentette, Shorty Rogers And His Giants - Modern Sounds   1956
= Capitol T-2025, DT-2025   Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds   1964
* Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125   The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers   1989
* Capitol H-294   Shorty Rogers & His Giants - Modern Sounds   1952
* Capitol 15763   Shorty Rogers - Popo / Sam And The Lady   1952
* Capitol 15765   Shorty Rogers - Didi / Four Mothers   1952
* Capitol 15764   Shorty Rogers - Over The Rainbow / Apropos   1952

Shelley Manne Septet

Conti Candoli, trumpet; Bill Russo, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Gene Esposito, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums, vocal #4; Shelby Davis, vocal #3.

Chicago, IL, November 12, 1951

1. 3600Pooch McGoochDee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Savoy MG 12045
2. 3601The Count On Rush Street-
3. 3602Back In Your Own BackyardDee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Regent RMG-6031
4. 3603All Of MeDee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Savoy MG 12045

* Savoy MG 12045   Bill Russo, Shorty Rogers, Shelley Manne, Jimmy Giuffre - Jazz Composers Workshop   1956
= Savoy MG 12045 (later)   Shelley Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Shorty Rogers, Bill Russo - Deep People
* Regent RMG-6031   Annie Ross, Dorothy Dunn, Shelby Davis - Singin' 'N Swingin'   1956
= Savoy MG-12060   -   not released
= Savoy SAVOY MG-12217   -   early 1970s
* Dee Gee LP 1003   Shelly Manne Septet - Here's That Manne   1952
* Dee Gee EP 4006   Shelly Manne Septet - Here's That Manne Vol. 1   1952

Shorty Rogers Quintet

Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Frank Patchen, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1951

PopoXanadu 148
Lullaby In Rhythm-
All The Things You Are-
Robbins' Nest-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Body And Soul-
Jive At Five-
Cherokee-

* Xanadu 148   Shorty Rogers, Art Pepper - Popo   1977

1952

Art Pepper With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Frank Patchen, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, January 6, 1952

Tickle Toe (mistitled as Topsy)Vantage (J) NLP-5001
Jumpin' At The Woodside-
September Song-
Avalon-
Over The Rainbow-
Keen & Peachy-
These Foolish ThingsVantage (J) NOCD-5630
Dickie's Dream-
Yesterdays-
Another Hair-
Indiana-

* Vantage (J) NLP-5001   Art Pepper - Early Days Vol. 1   1991
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5630   Art Pepper - Live At The Lighthouse '52   1996

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.

Surf Club, Hollywood, CA, early show, February 12, 1952

How High The MoonXanadu 108
Suzy The Poodle-
Easy Steppin'-
Tickle ToeXanadu 108, 5001
Patty CakeXanadu 108
Move-
All The Things You Are-
Don't Blame Me-
Surf Ride-
Rose Room-
Suzy The Poodle (alternate take 1)-

* Xanadu 108   Art Pepper - The Early Show   1975
* Xanadu 5001   Various Artists - Four Decades Of Jazz - A Musical History Of Xanadu   1978

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.

Surf Club, Hollywood, CA, late show, February 12, 1952

A Night In TunisiaXanadu 117
Spiked Punch-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Minor Yours-
Suzy The Poodle (alternate take 2)-
Easy Steppin' (alternate take)-
Chili Pepper-
LAMJHP-
Everything Happens To Me-
Move (alternate take)-

* Xanadu 117   Art Pepper - The Late Show   1975

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 1952

D6001-7 | D6035Brown GoldDiscovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215
D6002-4 | D6036These Foolish ThingsDiscovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy 45-4518; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2215
D6003-5 | D6037Surf RideDiscovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, MG-12125, SJL 2215
D6004-4 | D6038Holiday FlightDiscovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215

* Savoy MG 12089   Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper   1957
* Savoy SJL 2215   Various Artists - Black California: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Regent RMG-6069   Art Pepper, Sonny Redd   1959
= Savoy MG 12215   -   early 1970s
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Discovery DL 3019   Art Pepper
* Discovery EP 19   Art Pepper Quartet
* Savoy 45-4518   Art Pepper - These Foolish Things / Straight Life
* Discovery 157, 45-157   Art Pepper - Brown Gold / These Foolish Things
* Discovery 158, 45-158   Art Pepper - Surf Ride / Holiday Flight

Al Haig Inglewood Jam 1952

Al Haig, piano; Gil Beacon, bass; Dick Staton, drums; with Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Harry Babasin, bass; and others.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August, 1952

On The AlamoInterplay (J) ABCJ-537
Crazy Rhythm-
I Remember You-

* Interplay (J) ABCJ-537   Al Haig - Inglewood Jam 1952   2009

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 sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 1953

E3VB0007Powder PuffRCA Victor 20-5397, LPM-3137
E3VB0008The Pesky SerpentRCA Victor LPM-3137
E3VB0009BunnyRCA Victor EPA-731, LPM-3137
E3VB0010Pirouette-

* RCA Victor LPM-3137   Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor EPA-731   Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor 20-5397, 47-5397   Shorty Rogers - Powder Puff / Morpo   1953

Shorty Rogers And His Giants

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, January 15, 1953

E3VB0011MorpoRCA Victor 20-5397, EPA-731, LPM-3137
E3VB0012Diablo's DanceRCA Victor EPA-731, LPM-3137
E3VB0013Mambo Del CrowRCA Victor LPM-3137
E3VB0014Indian Club-

* RCA Victor LPM-3137   Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor EPA-731   Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor 20-5397, 47-5397   Shorty Rogers - Powder Puff / Morpo   1953

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 as Art Salt, Bud Shank, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Cooper, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 26, and April 2, 1953

Coup De GraasRCA Victor LPM-3138
Infinity Promenade-
Short Stop-
Boar Jibu-
Contours Tale Of An African Lobster-
Chiquito Loco-
Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud-

* RCA Victor LPM-3138   Shorty Rogers - Cool And Crazy

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1953

D6058-2Chili Pepper (take 2)Savoy SJL 2217
D6058-3Chili Pepper (take 3)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6058-4Chili PepperDiscovery 171, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6058-5Chili Pepper (take 5)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6059-1Susie The PoodleDiscovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6059-3Susie The Poodle (take 3)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6059-5Susie The Poodle (take 5)-
D6059-6Susie The Poodle (take 6)Savoy SJL 2217
D6060-1Everything Happens To Me (take 1)-
D6060-2Everything Happens To Me (take 2)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6060-3Everything Happens To Me (take 3)-
D6060-4Everything Happens To MeDiscovery 171, DL 3019; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217
D6060-6Everything Happens To Me (take 6)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6061-4Tickle ToeDiscovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6061-9Tickle Toe (take 9)Savoy SJL 2217

* Savoy SJL 2217   Art Pepper - Discoveries: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1170   Art Pepper - Rediscoveries   1986
* Savoy MG 12089   Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper   1957
* Regent RMG-6069   Art Pepper, Sonny Redd   1959
= Savoy MG 12215   -   early 1970s
* Discovery DL 3019   Art Pepper
* Discovery 171   Art Pepper - Chili Pepper / Everything Happens To Me
* Discovery 170   Art Pepper - Suzy The Poodle / Tickle Toe

Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio

Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Sonny Clark, piano; Harry Babasin, bass; Bobby White, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, March 30, 1953

1.Brown GoldStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012
2.These Foolish Things-
3.Tickle Toe-
4.Tenderly-
5.Strike Up The Band-
6.Night And Day-

Art Pepper, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass #2; Harry Babasin, bass #1,3-5, cello #2; Bobby White, drums; John Levine, congas #2.

1.Deep PurpleStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012
2.BluebirdStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013
3.S' Wonderful-
4.Pennies From Heaven-
5.Holiday FlightStraight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013; Venus (J) TKCZ-79005; Vantage (J) NOCD-5629; SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5

* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001   Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio - Straight-Ahead Jazz Volume One   1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953   1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629   Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight   2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1   1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5012   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1   1992
* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004   Art Pepper Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz Vol. Two   1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953   1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629   Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight   2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5013   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1992

Shelly Manne & His Men

Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Art Pepper as Art Salt, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, April 6, 1953

LK341La MucuraContemporary C354, EP C4001, C2503, C3507
LK340You And The Night And The MusicContemporary C353, EP C4001, C2503, C3507
LK342Gazelle-
LK339MalletsContemporary C354, EP C4001, C2503, C3507

* Contemporary C3507   Shelly Manne & His Men Volume 1 - The West Coast Sound   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-152   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-152-2   -   1988
* Contemporary C2503   Shelly Manne And His Men   1953
* Contemporary EP C4001   Shelly Manne & His Men Vol. 1   1953
* Contemporary C354   Shelly Manne - Mallets / La Mucura   1953
* Contemporary C353   Shelly Manne - You And The Night And The Music / Gazelle   1953

1954

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Paul Ballerina, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1954

D6301-3NutmegDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6301-4Nutmeg (take 4)Savoy SJL 2217
D6301-6Nutmeg (take 6)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6301-7Nutmeg (take 7)-
D6302NutmegDiscovery unissued
D6303-1Deep PurpleDiscovery DL 3023; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217
D6304-2Cinnamon (take 2)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6304-3Cinnamon (take 3)Savoy SJL 2217
D6304-5CinnamonDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6305-1What's New (take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6305-2What's New (take 2)Savoy SJL 2217
D6305-3What's NewDiscovery DL 3023; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217

Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

D6306-1Thyme Time (take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6306-2Thyme TimeDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6306-3Thyme Time (take 3)Savoy SJL 2217
D6307-1Straight Life (take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6307-2Straight LifeDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy 45-4518, MG 12089, MG-12126, SJL 2217
D6307-3Straight Life (take 3)Savoy SJL 2217
D6308-1Art's Oregano (take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1170
D6308-2Art's Oregano (take 2)Savoy SJL 2217
D6308-5Art's OreganoDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217
D6309-2The Way You Look Tonight (take 2)Savoy SJL 2217
D6309-5The Way You Look TonightDiscovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217

* Savoy MG 12089   Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper   1957
* Savoy SJL 2217   Art Pepper - Discoveries: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1170   Art Pepper - Rediscoveries   1986
* Regent RMG-6069   Art Pepper, Sonny Redd   1959
= Savoy MG 12215   -   early 1970s
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Discovery DL 3023   Art Pepper Quintet
* Savoy 45-4518   Art Pepper - These Foolish Things / 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 sax; Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 5, 1956

Pay The PiperRCA Victor LPM-1350
At Home With Sweets-
Pink Squirrel-
Blues Express-

* RCA Victor LPM-1350   Shorty Rogers And His Giants - The Big Shorty Rogers Express   1956

Art Pepper - Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet #1,2; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax #1,2; Pete Jolly, piano #1-3; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

1.Tynan TimePacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
2.Minor Yours-
3.Ol' Croix (as Old Croix)World Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
4.I Can't Give You Anything But LovePacific Jazz JWC-505, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
5.The Great LieMosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2

* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   1978
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

The RouteWorld Pacific JWC-509; Crown CLP 5317; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
Sonny BoyPlayboy PB #1958; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
Little GirlWorld Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
The Route (edited version)World Pacific JWC-513

* World Pacific JWC-509   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel   1958
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette   1963
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Playboy PB #1958   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2   1958
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   1978
* World Pacific JWC-513, STEREO-1021   Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo   1959
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Art Pepper Quintet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet #1,2,4-7,9,10; Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1956

1. IM-3827Pepper ReturnsJazz: West JWLP-10; Imperial LP-9238; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2
2. IM-3828BroadwayJazz: West JWLP-10; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2
3. IM-3829You Go To My Head-
4. IM-3830Angel WingsJazz: West JWLP-10; Imperial LP-9238; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2
5. IM-3831Funny Blues-
6. IM-3832Five MoreJazz: West JWLP-10; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2
7. IM-3833Minority-
8. IM-3834Patricia-
9. IM-3835Mambo De La Pinta-
10. IM-3836Walkin' Out Blues-

* Jazz: West JWLP-10   The Return Of Art Pepper   1957
= Score SLP-4032   -   1958
= Jazz: West (J) GXF-3127   -   1979
* Imperial LP-9238   Various Artists - Jazz Festival Vol. 2   1963
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2   Art Pepper - Early Art   1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume One - The Return Of Art Pepper   1988

The Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper

Art Pepper, alto sax; Marty Paich, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Frank Capp, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1956

What's Right For YouTampa TP 28
You And The Night And The Music-
Sidewinder-
Abstract Art-
Over The Rainbow-
All The Things You Are-
Pitfall-
Melancholy MadelineTampa TP 28, SA 100
Marty's BluesTampa TP 28

* Tampa TP 28, TP 28 (later)   The Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper
= 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)   1957
= Tampa TP 11   Various Artists - Jazz Americana - 35 Great Artists

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956

Georgia On My MindPacific Jazz PJ-1223
New Orleans-
Baltimore Oriole-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988

Johnny Mandel Orchestra

omit Carmichael.

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956

Georgia On My Mind (instrumental)World Pacific STEREO-106, WP-1257, HFS-2; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2

* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* World Pacific HFS-2   Various Artists - Something For Both Ears! $2.98   1959
= World Pacific WP-1291, STEREO-1291   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 3: Something For Both Ears   1960
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1988
* World Pacific STEREO-106   Johnny Mandel - Georgia On My Mind / Bill Holman - Hooray For Love   1959

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Ralph Pena, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956

Memphis In JunePacific Jazz PJ-1223
Two Sleepy People-
Lazy River-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988

Johnny Mandel Orchestra

+ overdubs: Bill Holman, tenor sax; replaces Carmichael.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1958

Lazy RiverWorld Pacific PJM-410

* World Pacific PJM-410, WPM-410   Cy Touff - Havin' A Ball   1958

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Fatool, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956

Winter MoonPacific Jazz PJ-1223
Skylark-
ST-1889Rockin' ChairPacific Jazz X-632, PJ-1223
ST-1890Ballad In Blue-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988
* Pacific Jazz X-632   Hoagy Carmichael - Old Rockin' Chair / Ballad In Blue   1957

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956

A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJ-1229
Darn That Dream-
ST-1898TenderlyPacific Jazz X-636, PJ-1229; World Pacific WP-1257; Mosaic MR3-105

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1229   Chet Baker Big Band   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1229   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Pacific Jazz X-636   Carl Perkins - Too Close For Comfort / Chet Baker - Tenderly   1957

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956

For Minors OnlyWorld Pacific PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Minor YoursWorld Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Resonant EmotionsWorld Pacific EP4-66, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Tynan Time-
Picture Of HeathWorld Pacific EP4-51, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
For Miles And Miles-
C.T.A.World Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Pacific Jazz PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105

* World Pacific PJ-1234   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-18   Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath   1961
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* World Pacific EP4-65   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
* World Pacific EP4-66   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
* World Pacific EP4-51   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958

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 sax; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Max Bennett, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Russell Garcia, conductor, arranger.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1956

Music CityKapp KXL-5001
Fish Tail-
Smoggy Day-
Los Angeles River-

* Kapp KXL-5001   Russell Garcia, Warne Marsh, Marty Paich, Billy Ussleton, John Towner, Med Flory - A Notable Exhibition By West Coast Jazz Artists - Modern Jazz Gallery

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 23, 1956

Art's OpusTampa RS 1001
I Surrender, Dear-
Diane-
Pepper Pot-
Besame Mucho-
Blues At Twilight-
Val's Pal-
Pepper Pot (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-816-2
Blues At Twilight (alternate take)-
Val's Pal (take 1)-
Val's Pal (take 4)-
Val's Pal (take 5)-

* Tampa RS 1001, TP 20; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-816-2   The Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeContemporary S7630, (J) VICJ-23640
All The Things You Are-
What's New-
Tickle Toe-
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-389-2; Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640
All The Things You Are (alternate take)-

same session.

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take)
All The Things You Are
All The Things You Are (alternate take)
What's New
AvalonContemporary (J) VICJ-23640
Tickle Toe
Warnin' (take 1)Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640
Warnin' (take 2)-
Stomping At The Savoy-

* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989
* Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640   Art Pepper With Warne Marsh   1991

Bill Perkins Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956

A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJM-401, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105
Diane-A-Flow-
What Is This Thing Called Love-
Zenobia-

* Pacific Jazz PJM-401   Bill Perkins, Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca - Just Friends   1957
= World Pacific WPM-401   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983

The Ted Brown Sextet Featuring Warne Marsh And Art Pepper

Art Pepper, alto sax; Ted Brown, Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Jeff Morton, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1956

ArethaVanguard VRS-8515
Long Gone-
Once We Were Young-
Foolin' Myself-
Avalon-
On A Slow Boat To China-
Crazy She Calls Me-
Broadway-
Arrival-

* Vanguard VRS-8515   The Ted Brown Sextet Featuring Warne Marsh And Art Pepper - Free Wheeling   1957

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano #1,2,5; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums #1,2,5.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1956

1. RR2783 | IM-3837What Is This Thing Called LoveIntro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2
2. RR2784 | IM-3838Stompin' At The Savoy-
3. RR2785 | IM-3839Blues In-
4. RR2785 | IM-3841Blues OutIntro ILP-606; Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2
5. RR2786 | IM-3840BewitchedIntro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2

* Intro ILP-606   Art Pepper - Modern Art   1957
= Score SLP-4030   -   1958
= Intro (J) LNJ-70080   -   1976
= Intro (J) GXF-3129   -   1979
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2   Art Pepper - Early Art   1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art   1988

1957

Joe Morello Quintet

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes #1-3; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Joe Morello, drums.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1957

1. IM-3845Tenor BloozIntro ILP-608; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2
2. IM-3846You're Driving Me Crazy-
3. IM-3849Pepper Steak-
4. IM-3773Yardbird Suite-
5. IM-5031Straight Life-

* Intro ILP-608   Joe Morello - Collections   1957
= Score SLP-4031   Art Pepper With The Red Norvo Trio   1958
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2   Art Pepper - Early Art   1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume One - The Return Of Art Pepper   1988

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 14, 1957

MR2804 | IM-3842When You're SmilingIntro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2
MR2805 | IM-3843Cool Bunny-
MR2806 | IM-3844Diane's Dilemma-
Diane's Dilemma (alternate take) (as Blues Out)Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2
MR2807SummertimeBlue Note CDP 7 46848 2

* Intro ILP-606   Art Pepper - Modern Art   1957
= Score SLP-4030   -   1958
= Intro (J) LNJ-70080   -   1976
= Intro (J) GXF-3129   -   1979
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2   Art Pepper - Early Art   1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art   1988

Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section

Art Pepper, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1957

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToContemporary C3532
Red Pepper Blues-
Imagination-
Waltz Me Blues-
Straight Life-
Jazz Me Blues-
Tin Tin Deo-
Star Eyes-
Birks Works-
The Man I LoveContemporary S7630

* Contemporary C3532   Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section   1957
= Stereo S7018   -   1958
= Contemporary S7532   -
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-338, OJCCD-338-2   -   1988
* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989

The Art Pepper Quartet / Jo Ann Greer

Art Pepper, alto sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Frankie Capp, drums; Bobby Troup, host.

KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #30. 1957-#4, January 28, 1957

CherokeeVantage (J) NLP-5005
Over The Rainbow-
What Is This Thing Called Love-

* Vantage (J) NLP-5005   Art Pepper, Sonny Criss, Bud Shank - The Altoman   1991

Quincy Jones All Stars

Benny Carter, Herb Geller, Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Quincy Jones, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February 25, 26, and March 1, 1957

Dancin' PantsABC-Paramount ABC-186; Impulse! GRD-115
Be My Guest-
King Road Blues-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-186   Quincy Jones - Go West, Man!   1957
* Impulse! GRD-115   Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Audio Arts Studio, Hollywood, CA, April 1, 1957

AA2871-4 | IM-3979Holiday FlightOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2
AA2872-1 | IM-3980Too Close For ComfortOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2
AA2873-1 | IM-3855Long Ago And Far AwayOverseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2
AA2874-5 | IM-3858Begin The BeguineOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2
AA2874Begin The Beguine (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2
AA2875-3 | IM-3856I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeOverseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2
AA2876-2Webb City (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2
AA2876 | IM-3859Webb CityOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2
AA2877-1 | IM-3857/3860SummertimeBlue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2
AA2878-7Diane-A-MineOmega unissued
AA2879 | IM-3854?Fascinatin' RhythmOverseas (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-3981Body And SoulOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2
AA2881-7 | IM-3853Without A SongOverseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2
AA2882-3 | IM-3862Blues RockOmega rejected
AA2883-2 | IM-3863Rock Blues-
AA2884-2 | IM-3852The Breeze And IOverseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2
AA2885-6 | IM-3982Surf RideOmegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2

* Blue Note LT-1064   Art Pepper - Omega Alpha   1981
* Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V   Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper Vol. II   1973
* Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Three - The Art Of Pepper   1988
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2   The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art   1988
* 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 sax; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Lucraft, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, June, 1957

California ZephyrDecca DL 8679
Two-Part Contention-
Midnight Sun-

* Decca DL 8679   Various Artists - Showcase For Modern Jazz

The John Graas Nonet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1957

Midnight SunDecca DL 8677
Petite Poem-
Jazz Overture-

* Decca DL 8677   The John Graas Nonet - Jazzmantics   1958

Art Pepper Nonet

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Shorty Rogers, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957

Popo (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2; Mosaic MR3-105
PopoWorld Pacific JWC-510, STEREO-1009; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA894-H, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105
DidiPacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105
Powder PuffWorld Pacific JWC-511; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105
BunnyWorld Pacific WP-1257; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105
Diablo's DancePacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105
Diablo's Dance (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2

* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* World Pacific JWC-510   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   1958
* World Pacific STEREO-1009   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II   1978
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   1978
* World Pacific JWC-511, STEREO-1031   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 5   1959
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper

The John Graas Nonet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957

Jazz ChoraleDecca DL 8677
Will Success Spoil Rock N' Roll?-
Id-

* Decca DL 8677   The John Graas Nonet - Jazzmantics   1958

John Graas And His Orchestra

Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.

Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957

15631BlocksoundsEmArcy MG-36117
15632Blues Street-
15633Van Nuis Indeed-

* EmArcy MG-36117   John Graas - Coup De Graas   1957
= EmArcy SR-80020   John Graas!   1958
= Mercury MG-20533   -
= Mercury SR-60210   -   1960

John Graas And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, trumpet #1,2; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba #1-3; Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3, tenor sax #4,5; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe #1-3; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute #1-3; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.

Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1957

1. 15634DevelopmentEmArcy MG-36117
2. 15635Land Of Broken Toys-
3. 15636Swing Nicely-
4. 15637Walkin' Shoes-
5. 15638Rogeresque-

* EmArcy MG-36117   John Graas - Coup De Graas   1957
= EmArcy SR-80020   John Graas!   1958
= Mercury MG-20533   -
= Mercury SR-60210   -   1960

Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band

Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Herb Geller, Art Pepper, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957

Sunset EyesGene Norman Presents GNP 45
Julie Is Her Name-
J.S.-
Aplomb-
Anyhow-

* Gene Norman Presents GNP 45   Jack Sheldon Arrives
= 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   1976
= GNP Crescendo GNPD 2276   Jack Sheldon And His All Stars

Art Pepper Octet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums; Jack Costanzo, Mike Pacheco, percussion.

Los Angeles, CA, October, 1957

Mucho CalorAndex A 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-

* Andex A 3002, S 3002   Art Pepper - Mucho Calor

1958

John Graas Featuring West Coast All-Star Jazz Ninetet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen as Bob Envoldsen, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Buddy Collette, flute, clarinet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Paul Moer, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes; John Graas, composer.

Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1958

Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part IAndex A 3003
Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part II - (Medium Fast)-
Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part III - (Slow In 6/4)-
Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part IV.S.O.P. #65 CD
--
Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part IIB-
--

* Andex A 3003   John Graas - International Premiere In Jazz   1985
= Andex S 3003   -
= V.S.O.P. #65 CD   John Graas - International Premiere In Jazz With Art Pepper And Bill Perkins

The Art Pepper Quartet / Pam Russell

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Larry Bunker, piano; Don Payne, bass; Chuck Flores, drums; Bobby Troup, host.

KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #91. 1958-#13, March 31, 1958

All The Things You AreCalliope CAL 3015; Vantage (J) NLP-5005

same session.

Everything Happens To Me-

same session.

St. Louis Blues-

* Calliope CAL 3015   Buddy DeFranco, Art Pepper - Sessions, Live   1976
* Vantage (J) NLP-5005   Art Pepper, Sonny Criss, Bud Shank - The Altoman   1991

1959

Marty Paich Orchestra

Frank Beach, trumpet; Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, baritone sax; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, percussion; Marty Paich, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, early 1959

B10339Too Close For ComfortWarner Bros. W 1296
B10340Younger Than Springtime / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top-
B10341I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face-
B10342It's All Right With Me-
B10343I Love Paris-
B10344Lazy Afternoon-
B10345Just In Time-
B10346If I Were A Bell-
B10347I've Never Been In Love Before-

* Warner Bros. W 1296, WS 1296   The Modern Touch Of Marty Paich - The Broadway Bit
= Discovery DS-844   Marty Paich Big Band - The New York Scene   1982
= Discovery DSCD-962   Marty Paich - Moanin'   1989

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Herb Geller, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959

Opus De FunkContemporary M3568
'Round Midnight-
Walkin' Shoes-
Airegin-

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

Dave Pell Big Band

Frank Beach, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Arthur Maebe, French horn; Phil Stephens, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Dave Pell, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 1959

31342Walkin' ShoesCapitol T/ST-1309
31343Boplicity-
31344Popo-

* Capitol T/ST-1309   Dave Pell - The Big Small Bands   1960

Herb Ellis - Jimmy Giuffre Nonet

Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Herb Ellis, Jim Hall, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959

26285-5Goose GeeseVerve MGV-8311
26286-3When Your Lover Has Gone-
26287-8You Know-
26288-7My Old Flame-
26289-4Country Boy-
26290-10People Will Say We're In Love-
26291-7Remember-
26292-1Patricia-

* Verve MGV-8311, MGVS-6045   Herb Ellis Meets Jimmy Giuffre   1959

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959

Groovin' HighContemporary M3568
Shawnuff-
Anthropology-
Donna Lee-
Donna Lee (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

Barney Kessel Septet

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; Jimmie Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Jack Marshall, rhythm guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 30 and 31, 1959

Some Like It HotContemporary M3565
I Wanna Be Loved By You-
Sweet SueContemporary M3565, FCD-60-021
Runnin' WildContemporary M3565
Sweet Georgia Brown-
Down Among The Sheltering Palms-
Sugar Blues-
By The Beautiful Sea-
Sweet Sue (alternate track)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2
Runnin' Wild (alternate track)-

* Contemporary M3565, S7565   Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-168   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2   -   1988
* Contemporary FCD-60-021   The Artistry Of Barney Kessel

Mel Torme With Marty Paich Orchestra

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Marty Paich, piano, organ, celeste, arranger; 5 unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Mel Torme, vocal; The Mel-Tones: Sue Allen, Tom Kenny, Ginny O'Connor, Bernie Parke, chorus; unidentified orchestra.

Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 28 and 29, 1959

26374-11Makin' Whoopee!Verve MGV-2120
26375-4What Is This Thing Called Love-
26376-20Baubles, Bangles And Beads-
26377-4It Happened In Monterey-
26378-7I've Never Been In Love Before-
26379-6Truckin'-
26380-5Hit The Road To Dreamland-
26381-8Li'l Darlin'-
26382-6A Bunch Of The Blues: Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me / Keester Parade / TNT / Tiny's Blues-
26383-5Some Like It Hot-
26384-7A Smooth One-
26385-13I Hadn't Anyone Till You-

* Verve MGV-2120   Mel Torme With The Meltones - Back In Town   1959
= Verve MGVS-6063   -   1960

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959

MoveContemporary M3568
Four Brothers-
Bernie's Tune-
Walkin'-
Walkin' (alternate take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2
Walkin' (alternate take 2)-

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

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 sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, leader.

Los Angeles, CA, June 30, and July 2, 7, 1959

B10810It Don't Mean A ThingWarner Bros. W 1349
B10811No More-
B10812Love For Sale-
B10813Moanin'-
B10814Violets For Your Furs-
B10815What Am I Here For / Cottontail-
B10816Warm Valley-
B10817Things Ain't What They Used To Be-

* Warner Bros. W 1349   The Modern Touch Of Marty Paich - I Get A Boot Out Of You   1959
= Warner Bros. WS 1349   -
= Discovery DS-829   Marty Paich Band Featuring Art Pepper, Jack Sheldon And Victor Feldman - I Get A Boot Out Of You   1981
= Discovery DSCD-962   Marty Paich - Moanin'   1989

Joanie Sommers With Marty Paich Orchestra

Art Pepper, alto sax; Joanie Sommers, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, June, 1959

Heart And SoulWarner Bros. W 1346
My Heart Belongs To Daddy-
Something I Dreamed Last Night-
So In Love-
Oh, But I Do-
Squeeze Me-

* Warner Bros. W 1346, WS 1346   Joanie Sommers - Positively The Most!

The Subterraneans

Jack Sheldon, trumpet #1-5,8; Art Farmer, trumpet #1-7; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone #1-5; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax #1-5; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax #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, vocal #1-5; unidentified orchestra, #1-5.

Los Angeles, CA, summer 1959

1.Why Are We AfraidMGM E/SE-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-

* MGM E/SE-3812   Andre Previn, Gerry Mulligan, Carmen McRae - The Subterraneans   1960

Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra

Art Pepper, alto sax; Toni Harper, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 16 and 28, 1959

Lady LonelyRCA 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-

* RCA Victor LPM-2092   Toni Harper - Lady Lonely

Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Jesse Belvin, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1959

Something Happens To MeRCA Victor LPM-2105
The Best Is Yet To Come-
Let There Be Love-
It's All Right With Me-

* RCA Victor LPM-2105   Jesse Belvin - Mr. Easy

Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 1959

In The Still Of The NightRCA Victor LPM-2105
Blues In The Night-
I'll Buy You A Star-
Makin' Whoopee!-

* RCA Victor LPM-2105   Jesse Belvin - Mr. Easy

1960

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 sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano, arranger; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mel Torme, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 1960

23045-9 | 64VK325Too Close For ComfortVerve MGV-2132, V/V6-8593
23046Once In Love With AmyVerve MGV-2132
23047Whatever Lola Wants-
23048Hello, Young Lovers-

* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146   Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley   1960
* Verve V/V6-8593   The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice!   1964

Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, February 4, 1960

23071-9Too Darn HotVerve MGV-2132
23072-5A Sleepin' Bee-
23073-8All I Need Is A Girl-
23074-5Lonely Town-

* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146   Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley   1960

Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, February 11, 1960

23085-19The Surrey With The Fringe On TopVerve MGV-2132
23086-15 | 64VK326On The Street Where You LiveVerve MGV-2132, V/V6-8593
23087-5 | 64VK321Just In TimeVerve MGV-2132, V/V6-8505, V/V6-8593
23088-4Old Devil MoonVerve MGV-2132

* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146   Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley   1960
* Verve V/V6-8593   The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve V/V6-8505   Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals   1963

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmie Cobb, drums; plus Conte Candoli, trumpet #1,2,5.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 1960

1.Whims Of ChambersContemporary M3573
2.Bijou The Poodle-
3.Why Are We Afraid?-
4.Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
5.Rhythm-a-ning-
6.Diane-
7.Gettin' Together-
8.Gettin' Together (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2
9.The Way You Look TonightContemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2

* Contemporary M3573, S7573   Art Pepper - Gettin' Together!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-169   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2   -   1989
* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989

Ethel Azama With Marty Paich Orchestra

Art Pepper, alto sax; Ethel Azama, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February, 1960

Johnny One NoteLiberty 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-

* Liberty LRP-3142   Ethel Azama - Cool Heat

The Hi-Lo's With Marty Paich Orchestra

Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, Dicky Wells, trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Douglas Fisher, piano; Al Hendrickson, Bill Pitman, guitar; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; The Hi-Lo's, Marty Paich, conductor.

NYC, March 24, 1960

Isle Of CapriColumbia CL 1509
My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii-

* Columbia CL 1509, CS 8300   The Hi-Lo's - All Over The Place   1960

Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra

Art Pepper, alto sax; Toni Harper, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 1960

In The Still Of The NightRCA Victor LPM-2253
Paradise-
Saturday Night-
A Sleepin' Bee-
You And The Night And The Music-

* RCA Victor LPM-2253   Toni Harper - Night Mood

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 sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 1960

Flowers For The CatsRCA Victor LPM-2110
Blue Reeds-
Pass The Duke-
Six Pax-

* RCA Victor LPM-2110   Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker

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 sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1960

SnowballRCA Victor LPM-2110
China Where-
Like Nutty Overture-

* RCA Victor LPM-2110   Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker

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, Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 1960

L2PB0668Little Rock GetawayRCA Victor LPM-2259
L2PB0669Boogie Woogie On Handy's St. Louis Blues-
L2PB0670One O'Clock Jump-
L2PB0671Honky Tonk Train-

* RCA Victor LPM-2259, LSP-2259   The Marty Paich Piano Quartet - Lush, Latin & Cool   1961

Henry Mancini And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Art Pepper, clarinet; Ted Nash, alto sax, flute; Ronny Lang, baritone sax, flute; Larry Bunker, vibes; Johnny Williams, piano; Bob Bain, guitar; Rolly Bundock, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Ramon Rivers, congas.

RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 17 and 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-

* RCA Victor LPM-2258, LSP-2258   Henry Mancini - Combo!   1961

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 6 and 7, 1960

Don't Worry 'Bout MeContemporary M3582
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 (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2

* Contemporary M3582, S7582   Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing!   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-171   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2   -   1988

Art Pepper Quintet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, October 24 and 25, 1960

Smack UpContemporary 45-385, M3602
Las Cuevas De Mario-
A Bit Of BasieContemporary M3602
How Can You Lose-
Maybe Next Year-
Tears Inside-
Solid Citizens (take 33)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2
Solid Citizens (take 37)-

* Contemporary M3602, S7602   Art Pepper Quintet - Smack Up   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-176   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2   -   1989
* Contemporary 45-385   Art Pepper - Smack Up / Las Cuevas De Mario   1962

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 and 25, 1960

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeContemporary M3607
I Love You-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Long Ago (And Far Away)-
Gone With The Wind-
I Wished On The Moon-
Too Close For Comfort-
Five PointsOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-387-2
Autumn LeavesContemporary S7630

* Contemporary M3607, S7607   Art Pepper - Intensity   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-387, OJCCD-387-2   -   1989
* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989

1961

Helyne Stewart

Helyne Stewart, vocal; accompanied by Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1961

Love Is Here To StayContemporary M3601
The Man I Love-
How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky)-
My Silent Love-

* Contemporary M3601, S7601   Helyne Stewart - Love Moods   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1020-2   -   1999

1964

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Frank Strazzeri, piano; Hersh Hamel, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

Jazz Casual Show, San Francisco, CA, May 8, 1964

The TripFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402
D Section-
Junior Cat (as Groupin')-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402   Art Pepper Quartet '64 In San Francisco

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

San Francisco, CA, June, 1964

Summer NightFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402
Sonnymoon For Two-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402   Art Pepper Quartet '64 In San Francisco

Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra

Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, John Halliburton, George Roberts, trombone; Bill Hood, Charlie Kennedy, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, sax; Don Trenner, piano; Bill Pittman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Larry Bunker, Mike Pacheco, percussion; Frankie Randall, vocal; 10 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1964

My Kind Of TownRCA Victor LPM-2967; RCA (Sp) NL-45978
One Morning In May-
On The Other Side Of The Tracks-
More-
BewitchedSSJ (J) YKCJ-308

* RCA Victor LPM-2967, LSP-2967   Frankie Randall Sings & Swings   1965
= SSJ (J) YKCJ-308   -   2006
* RCA (Sp) NL-45978   Frankie Randall - A Swingin' Touch!   1972
= RCA (Sp) 74321 61116 2   -   1998

1965 (age 40)

Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra

Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, John Halliburton, George Roberts, trombone; Bill Hood, Charlie Kennedy, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, unknown, sax; Don Trenner, piano; Bill Pittman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Larry Bunker, Mike Pacheco, percussion; Frankie Randall, vocal; 10 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, February 3, 1965

(I Stayed) Too Long At The FairRCA Victor LPM-3364; RCA (Sp) NL-45978
The More I See You-
The Rules Of The Road-
Next Time-

* RCA Victor LPM-3364, LSP-3364   Frankie Randall - At It Again!   1965
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1028   -   2007
* RCA (Sp) NL-45978   Frankie Randall - A Swingin' Touch!   1972
= RCA (Sp) 74321 61116 2   -   1998

1968

The Buddy Rich Big Band

David Culp, Kenneth Faulk, Al Porcino, William Prince, trumpet; Richard Stepton, Jim Trimble, trombone; Peter Graves, bass trombone; Charles Owens, Art Pepper, alto sax; Pat LaBarbera, Don Menza, tenor sax; John Laws, baritone sax; Joe Azarello, piano; Walter Namuth, guitar; Gary Walters, Fender bass, string bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV, July 7, 1968

Mercy, Mercy, MercyPacific Jazz 88145, ST-20133, ST-20169
Preach And TeachPacific Jazz ST-20133
Channel 1 SuitePacific Jazz ST-20133, ST-20169
Big Mama CassPacific Jazz 88145, ST-20133
Goodbye YesterdayPacific Jazz ST-20133
Acid Truth-
Alfie-
Ode To Billie Joe-
ChavalaPacific Jazz 7243 8 54331 2 2
Mr. Lucky-
Chelsea Bridge-

* Pacific Jazz ST-20133   The Buddy Rich Big Band - Mercy, Mercy   1968
= Pacific Jazz 7243 8 54331 2 2   -   1997
* Pacific Jazz ST-20169   The Best Of Buddy Rich   1969
* Pacific Jazz 88145   Buddy Rich - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy / Big Mama Cass   1968

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Joe Romano, tenor sax; 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 MusiciansFresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039
Lover Come Back To MeFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5001
Everything Happens To MeFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5002
Cherokee-
Stompin' At The SavoyFresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039
Blues Rock-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5001   Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's Vol. 1
= 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

Mike Vax Orchestra

Mike Vax, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; unidentified big band.

Los Angeles, CA, July 6 and 7, 1973

Evil EyesArtco LP 117
If Is Anything Still There-
Passage West-
Joe's Inn-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
Beginnings-
West Side Story Medley-

* Artco LP 117   Mike Vax - Evil Eyes

1975 (age 50)

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Tommy Gumina, polychord; Fred Atwood, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.

Foothill College, Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1975

Foothill BluesTrio (J) PAP-25041
I'll Remember April-
Here's That Rainy Day-
Cherokee-

* Trio (J) PAP-25041   Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 3 - I'll Remember April
= Storyville (D) SLP 4130, STCD 4130   Art Pepper - I'll Remember April

Hersh Hamel Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Robinson, electric piano, synthesizer; Hersh Hamel, electric bass; Steve Strazzer, drums; Judy Brown, Brenda Burns, Linda McCrary, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, summer 1975

Mr. YesFresh Sound (Sp) FSR-120
Image Before You-
Feels Good-
Song Of Ecstacy-
Come To Me-
Dance Now-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-120   Hersh Hamel's Song Book Featuring Art Pepper

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1975

OpheliaContemporary S7633
Here's That Rainy Day-
What Laurie Likes-
Mr. Yohe-
Lost Life-
Samba Mom-Mom-
Samba Mom-Mom (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-408-2

* Contemporary S7633   Art Pepper - Living Legend   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-408, OJCCD-408-2   -   1989

1976

Melanie

Art Pepper, alto sax; 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, vocal; Dave Doran, Jim Drennan, Angelo Mauceri, Jay Wolfe, background vocal; Edwin Hawkins Singers, vocal group; The Hand Made Band, unidentified strings, Marty Paich, string arranger.

Davlen Studios, Universal City, CA, July 12, 1976;
The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, CA, unknown date

32747I'm So BlueAtlantic SD 18190

* Atlantic SD 18190   Melanie - Photograph   1976

Art Farmer Quintet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976

Namely YouContemporary S7636

* Contemporary S7636   Art Farmer - On The Road   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2   -   1990

Art Farmer Quintet

same personnel.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976

DownwindContemporary S7636

* Contemporary S7636   Art Farmer - On The Road   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2   -   1990

Art Farmer Quintet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1976

What Am I Here For?Contemporary S7636
Will You Still Be Mine?-

* Contemporary S7636   Art Farmer - On The Road   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2   -   1990

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 16, 1976

The TripContemporary S7638
A Song For Richard-
Sweet Love Of Mine-
Junior Cat-
The Summer Knows-
Red Car-
The Trip (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-410-2

* Contemporary S7638   Art Pepper - The Trip   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-410, OJCCD-410-2   -   1989

Dolo Coker Quintet

Blue Mitchell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1976

Jumping JacksXanadu 142
Gone With The Wind-
Roots 4FB-
Mr. Yohe-
Tale Of Two Cities-

* Xanadu 142   Dolo Coker - California Hard   1977
= Xanadu XCD 1229   -   1995

1977

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Smith Dobsen, piano; Jim Nichols, bass; Brad Bilhorn, drums.

Half Moon Bay, Japan, January 23, 1977

Mr. YoheTrio (J) PAP-25044
The Trip-
Lost Life-
A Night In Tunisia-

* Trio (J) PAP-25044   Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 4 - A Night In Tunisia
= Storyville (D) SLP 4146, STCD 4146   Art Pepper - A Night In Tunisia

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1977

Rita-SanContemporary S7639
Ballad Of The Sad Young Men-
My Laurie-
Mambo De La Pinta-
No LimitOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-411-2

* Contemporary S7639   Art Pepper - No Limit   1978
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-411, OJCCD-411-2   -   1989

Art Pepper With Cal Tjader Sextet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Clare Fischer, keyboards; Rob Fisher, bass; Peter Riso, drums; Pancho Sanchez, percussion; and Cal Tjader, vibes #6-8; Bob Redfield, guitar #6-8.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, April 5, 1977

1.IntroductionPolydor (J) J00J 20390
2.Cherokee-
3.The Spirit Is Here-
4.Here's That Rainy Day-
5.Straight Life-
6.Manteca-
7.Manha De Carnaval-
8.Felicidade-

* Polydor (J) J00J 20390   Art Pepper - First Live In Japan   1989

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977

spoken introduction
Blues For HeardOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
Scrapple From The AppleOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
But BeautifulContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643
spoken introduction
My Friend JohnContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642
spoken introduction
CherokeeContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For Heard-

* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7643   Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7643   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Contemporary LP 7642   Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7642   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2   Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four   1992

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Second Show), July 28, 1977

spoken introduction
For FreddieContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
Valse TristeContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642
spoken introduction
Live At The VanguardContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
CaravanContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For Heard-

* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7642   Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7642   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977

spoken introduction
Over The RainbowContemporary C-7650
spoken introduction
The TripContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7644
Blues For LesContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642
A Night In TunisiaOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2

* Contemporary C-7650   Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7644   Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7644   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Contemporary LP 7642   Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7642   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2   Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard   1992

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977

spoken introduction
No LimitContemporary C-7650
spoken introduction
Valse TristeContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
My Friend JohnContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
You Go To My HeadContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7644
Cherokee-
Blues For HeardContemporary 9CCD-4417-2

* Contemporary C-7650   Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7644   Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7644   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Fifth Show), July 29, 1977

count-off and Blues For HeardContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Anthropology-
These Foolish ThingsContemporary C-7650
For FreddieContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For Heard-

* Contemporary C-7650   Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Sixth Show), July 29, 1977

spoken introduction
Las Cuevas De MarioContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
Stella By StarlightContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
GoodbyeContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
Vanguard MaxContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For Heard-

* Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977

count-off and Vanguard MaxContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
Las Cuevas De MarioContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643
spoken introduction
GoodbyeContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642
spoken introduction
For FreddieOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For HeardContemporary 9CCD-4417-2

* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7643   Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7643   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Contemporary LP 7642   Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7642   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2   Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard   1992

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Eighth Show), July 30, 1977

announcement, false start
My Friend JohnContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
spoken introduction
More For LesContemporary C-7650
CherokeeContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
Blues For Heard-

* Contemporary C-7650   Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Ninth Show), July 30, 1977

count-off and For FreddieContemporary 9CCD-4417-2
More For Les-
CaravanContemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643
Labyrinth-
My Friend JohnContemporary 9CCD-4417-2

* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11   Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard   1980
* Contemporary LP 7643   Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard   1980
= Contemporary S-7643   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2   -   1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions   1995

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; Michael Formanek, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, August 6 and 8, 1977

Blue BossaContemporary CCD-14086-2
Art Meets Mr. Beautiful-
Here's That Rainy Day-
Samba Mom-Mom-

* Contemporary CCD-14086-2   Art Pepper - San Francisco Samba   1997

The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)

Jon Faddis, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax.

Los Angeles, CA, September 13 and 15, 1977

The Pick UpWarner Bros. BSK 3144
Manipulation On The Center Divider-

* Warner Bros. BSK 3144   Jerry Fielding - The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)

1978

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Bob Mugnusson, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

YBC TV Hall, Yamagata, Japan, March 14, 1978

OpheliaTrio (J) PAP-25037
Besame Mucho-
My Laurie-
CaravanTrio (J) PAP-25038
The Trip-
The Summer Knows-
Red Car-

* Trio (J) PAP-25037   Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 1 - My Laurie
= Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/2   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 88901/2   Art Pepper - Live In Yamagata '78 - Not A Through Street

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Mugnusson, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, September 2, 1978

Among FriendsInterplay IP-7718
'Round About Midnight-
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-
Blue Bossa-
What Is This Thing Called Love-
What's New-
Besame Mucho-
I'll Remember April-
Blue Bossa (take 2)Interplay (J) TKCZ-79010, ARTCD-18

* Interplay IP-7718   Art Pepper - Among Friends   1978
= Flyright (E) FLY LP 211; Trio (J) PAP-9129   -   1980
= Discovery DS-837   -   1981
= Discovery DSCD-837   -   1988
= Interplay (J) 24EL6007   -   1989
= Interplay (J) TKCZ-79010   -   1993
= Interplay (J) ARTCD-18   -

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas #2.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 1 and 2, 1978

1.Miss WhoGalaxy GXY-5119
2.Mambo Koyama-
3.Lover Come Back To Me-
4.Patricia-
5.These Foolish Things-
6.Chris's Blues-
7.I Love YouGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
8.Pepper Pot-
9.These Foolish Things (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-474-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5119   Art Pepper Today   1979
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-474, OJCCD-474-2   -   1990
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 1, 2, 4 and 5, 1978

Yardbird Suite (take 1)Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3, GXY-5134
Yardbird Suite (take 2B)Galaxy GCD-95002-2

same session.

Over The Rainbow (take 1)Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3, GXY-5133, 16GCD 1016-2
Over The Rainbow (take 2)Galaxy GCD-95003-2

* Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3   Various Artists - Birds And Ballads   1980
* Galaxy GXY-5134   Various Artists - 5 Birds And A Monk   1981
= Galaxy GCD-95002-2   Various Artists - Birds And Monks   1995
* Galaxy GXY-5133   Various Artists - Ballads By Four   1981
= Galaxy GCD-95003-2   Various Artists - Ballads By Five   1997
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

1979

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano #1-7; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums #1-7.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 23, 1979

1.Straight, No Chaser (alternate take)Galaxy GXY-5154
2.Straight, No ChaserArtists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
3.YesterdaysGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
4.A Night In TunisiaGalaxy GXY-5154
5.A Night In Tunisia (alternate take)Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
6.DianeArtists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
7.My Friend JohnGalaxy GXY-5154
8.Duo Blues-

* Galaxy GXY-5154   Art Pepper - New York Album   1985
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412   Art Pepper - So In Love   1980
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Bill Watrous Quintet

Bill Watrous, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Magnason, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 26 and 27, 1979

Just FriendsYupiteru Records (J) YJ25-7024
Begin The Beguine-
When Your Lover Has Gone-
For Art's Sake-
Funny Blues-
Angel Eyes-
P. Town-
Angel Eyes (alternate take)Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023; Dan (J) TKCB-71588
Funny Blues (alternate take)-

* Yupiteru Records (J) YJ25-7024   Bill Watrous Quintet - Funk'n Fun   1979
= Dan (J) TKCB-71588   -   1999
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023   Art Pepper - Sideman   1983

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 25 and 26, 1979

Blues For Blanche (alternate take A)Galaxy GXY-5148
LandscapeGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
StardustArtists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Donna LeeGalaxy GXY-5148
Donna Lee (alternate take)Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Blues For Blanche (alternate take B)-
Blues For BlancheArtists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
So In Love-
Lover ManGalaxy GXY-5154
Body And SoulGalaxy GXY-5148
You Go To My Head-
Tin Tin DeoArtists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Stardust (alternate take)-
AnthropologyGalaxy GXY-5148
In A MellotoneArtists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
DesafinadoGalaxy GXY-5148
My Friend John (alternate take)Artists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5148   Art Pepper - Artworks   1984
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412   Art Pepper - So In Love   1980
* Galaxy GXY-5154   Art Pepper - New York Album   1985
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989
* Artists House (J) VDJ-2008   Art Pepper - Stardust

Elvin Jones Quartet

Art Pepper, sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 14 and 20, 1979

Sweet MamaTrio (J) PAP-9173
Zange-
Tin Tin Deo-
The Witching Hour-

* Trio (J) PAP-9173   Elvin Jones - Very R.A.R.E.   1979
= Evidence ECD 22053-2   Elvin Jones - Very Rare   1993
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79030   Elvin Jones, Art Pepper - Very R.A.R.E.   1994

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 1979

True BluesGalaxy GXY-5128
Avalon-
The TripGalaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2
LandscapeGalaxy GXY-5128
Sometime-
Mambo De La PintaOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Red CarGalaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2
Over The RainbowGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Mambo Koyama-
Straight Life-
Besame MuchoGalaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5128   Art Pepper - Landscape   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2   -
* Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372   Art Pepper - Besame Mucho
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Kei Ishiguro

Kei Ishiguro, vocal; with Art Pepper, alto sax; Hiromasa Suzuki, keyboards; Tsunehide Matsuki, guitar; Akira Okazawa, bass; Syuichi Murakami, drums.

JVC Studios, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979

Kurayami No Love SongVictor (J) SJX-20174

same session.

Konban O'hima-

* Victor (J) SJX-20174   Kei Ishiguro - Ad Lib   1980
= Victor (J) VICL-18150   -   1994

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979

True BluesGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Avalon-
The Shadow Of Your SmileGalaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2
LandscapeGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Sometime-
Mambo De La PintaGalaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2
Red CarGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Over The RainbowGalaxy GXY-5128
Mambo KoyamaGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Straight LifeGalaxy GXY-5128
Besame MuchoGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372   Art Pepper - Besame Mucho
* Galaxy GXY-5128   Art Pepper - Landscape   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2   -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Solo

Art Pepper, alto sax.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 21, 1979

But BeautifulGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
When You're Smiling-

* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion #5.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 21, 1979

1.Surf RideGalaxy GXY-5127
2.Nature Boy-
3.Straight Life-
4.September Song-
5.Make A List-
6.Long Ago And Far AwayOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-475-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
7.Nature Boy (alternate take)Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5127   Art Pepper - Straight Life   1979
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-475, OJCCD-475-2   -   1990
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

1980

Jack Nitzsche

Art Pepper, alto sax; Alan Broadbent, conductor; Jack Nitzsche, music, producer.

Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1980

96472On The RoadCapitol SOO-12029
96473Carolyn's Theme-
96474Adagio For Strings-
96475Three Americans-
96476Jack's Theme-
96477The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise-
96478I Love Her Too-
96479Carolyn-
96480Jam-
96481Neal's Theme-
96482901-
96483Heart Beat-

* Capitol SOO-12029   Jack Nitzsche - Heart Beat (Soundtrack)   1980

Jack Sheldon And His West Coast Friends

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 and 22, 1980

Angel WingsAtlas Record (J) LA27-1001
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
Jack's Blues-
Broadway-
Historia De Un Amor-
Minority-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alternate take)Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023
Broadway (alternate take)-

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1001   Jack Sheldon And His West Coast Friends - Angel Wings   1980
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023   Art Pepper - Sideman   1983

Pete Jolly And His West Coast Friends

Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, February 26 and 27, 1980

Strike Up The BandAtlas Record (J) LA27-1003
You Go To My Head-
I Surrender Dear-
Y.I. Blues-
Night And Day-
Everything Happens To Me-
Out Of Nowhere-
Y.I. Blues (alternate take)Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1003   Pete Jolly And His West Coast Friends - Strike Up The Band   1980
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023   Art Pepper - Sideman   1983

The Milcho Leviev Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England, June 27, 28 and 29, 1980

Make A List, Make A WishMole Jazz (E) MOLE 1
Sad, A Little Bit-
Ophelia-
Blues For The Fisherman-

same session.

True BluesMole Jazz (E) MOLE 5, MOLE 1 PLUS
Goodbye-
Y.I. BluesMole Jazz (E) MOLE 5
Straight Life-

* Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 1   The Milcho Leviev Quartet - Blues For The Fisherman   1980
= Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 1 PLUS   -   1985
* Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 5   The Milcho Leviev Quartet - True Blues   1981

Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends

Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Chuck De Monico, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, July 28 and 29, 1980

Scrapple From The AppleAtlas Record (J) LA27-1004
Wee-
Bernie's Tune-
How High The Moon-
Walkin'-
Groovin' High-

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1004   Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends - Groovin' High   1980

Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends

Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; John Heard, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, July 30 and 31, 1980

Atlas BluesAtlas Record (J) LA27-1007
Lester Leaps In-
Autumn In New York-
My Funny Valentine-
Lover Man-
Imagination-

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1007   Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends - Atlas Blues - "Blow! And Ballade"   1980

Art Pepper Quintet With Strings

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Stanley Cowell, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Cecil McBee, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; with Nate Rubin, concertmaster; Patrice Anderson, Audrey Desilva, Clifton Foster, Elizabeth Gibson or Stephen Gihl, Greg Mazmanian, Dan Smiley, John Tenney, Emily Van Valkenburgh, violin; Mary Ann Meredith or Terry Adams, Sharon O'Connor, cello; Jimmy Bond, Bill Holman, arranger, conductor.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 3 and 4, 1980

Our SongGalaxy 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 RiverOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Here's That Rainy Day (alternate take)Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Winter Moon (alternate take)-
When The Sun Comes Out (alternate take)-
Our Song (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
The Prisoner (alternate take)-

* Galaxy GXY-5140   Art Pepper - Winter Moon   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2   -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; 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. HandGalaxy 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 (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-678-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
8.Melolev (alternate take)-
9.Goodbye, Again! (alternate take)-

* Galaxy GXY-5141   Art Pepper - One September Afternoon   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-678-2   -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Freddie Hubbard Nonet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet, flugelhorn; Phil Ranelin, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; 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, Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 17, 18 and 19, 1980

Sunshine LadyEastworld (J) EWJ-80194
Eclipse-
Blue Nights-
Now I've Found Love-
I Love You-
Bring It Back Home-

* Eastworld (J) EWJ-80194   Freddie Hubbard - Mistral
= Liberty LT-1110   -   1981

1981

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; George Mraz, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Fat Tuesday's, NYC, April 15, 1981

Rhythm-a-ningElemental Music (Eu) 5990427
What Is This Thing Called Love?-
Goodbye-
Make A List, Make A Wish-
Red Car-

* Elemental Music (Eu) 5990427   Art Pepper - Live At Fat Tuesday's   2015

Shelly Manne And His Hollywood All Stars

Bill Watrus, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1981

Just FriendsAtlas Record (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 (alternate take)Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1012   Shelly Manne And His Hollywood All Stars - Hollywood Jam   1981
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023   Art Pepper - Sideman   1983

Art Pepper - Duke Jordan Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Duke Jordan, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 1981

Blues MontmartreGalaxy 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-

* Galaxy 2GCD 8201-2   Art Pepper With Duke Jordan In Copenhagen 1981   1996

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Pescara Jazz, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara, Italy, July 12, 1981

CherokeePhilology (It) W 100/101

* Philology (It) W 100/101   Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1981

Thank You BluesGalaxy GXY-5145
Valse TristeGalaxy GXY-5151
What's New-
Landscape (edited version)-
Donna LeeOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Landscape (unedited version)Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5145   Art Pepper - Art Lives - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 2   1983
* Galaxy GXY-5151   Art Pepper - APQ - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 3   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2   Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1981

Road WaltzOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
For Freddie-
But Beautiful-
Mambo KoyamaGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Landscape-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2   Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quartet

same personnel.

Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1981

RoadgameGalaxy GXY-5142
Road Waltz-
When You're Smiling-
Everything Happens To Me-
Allen's AlleyGalaxy GXY-5145
Samba Mom-Mom-
But Beautiful-
Mambo KoyamaGalaxy GXY-5151
Roadgame (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-774-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
For FreddieGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Arthur's BluesOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2

* Galaxy GXY-5142   Art Pepper - Roadgame - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 1   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-774-2   -   1993
* Galaxy GXY-5145   Art Pepper - Art Lives - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 2   1983
* Galaxy GXY-5151   Art Pepper - APQ - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 3   1984
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2   Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues

Art Pepper & Zoot Sims All Stars

Art Pepper, alto sax #1,2,6; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1,3-6; Victor Feldman, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar #4,5; Ray Brown, bass #1,3-6; Charlie Haden, bass #2; Billy Higgins, drums.

Royce Hall, University Of California, 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-

* Pablo PACD-2310-957-2   Art 'N' Zoot   1995

1982 (aged 56)

Lee Konitz And His West Coast Friends

Lee Konitz, Art Pepper, alto sax; Michael Lang, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; John Dentz, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, January 18 and 19, 1982

S' WonderfulAtlas Record (J) LA27-1016
Whims Of Chambers-
A Minor Blues In F-
This Can't Be Love-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
Anniversary Song-
Cherokee-
S' Wonderful (alternate take)Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023

* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1016   Lee Konitz And His West Coast Friends - High Jingo   1982
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023   Art Pepper - Sideman   1983

Richie Cole Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Richie Cole, alto, baritone sax; Roger Kellaway, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1982

Return To Alto AcresPalo Alto Jazz PA 8023
The Things We Did Last Summer-
Art's Opus #2-
A & R-
Palo Alto Blues-
Broadway-
Sleigh RidePalo Alto Jazz PA 8032

* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8023   Richie Cole - Return To Alto Acres
* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032   Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; John Dentz, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1982

Section-8 BluesReal Time RT 309
Sweet Lorraine-
Mode For Joe-
Darn That Dream-
Who Can I Turn To-

* Real Time RT 309   Art Pepper - Darn That Dream

Art Pepper - George Cables Duo

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April 13 and 14, 1982

Over The RainbowGalaxy 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 TunisiaGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Samba Mom-Mom-
Last Thing Blues-
Over The Rainbow (alternate take)-
Body And Soul (alternate take)-

* Galaxy GXY-5147   Art Pepper, George Cables - Tete-A-Tete   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-843-2   -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper - George Cables Duo

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 11 and 12, 1982

Goin' HomeGalaxy 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 (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
StardustGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alternate take A)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Darn That DreamGalaxy 16GCD 1016-2
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alternate take B)-

* Galaxy GXY-5143   Art Pepper, George Cables - Goin' Home   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2   -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2   Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings   1989

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Roger Kellaway, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 1982

LandscapeTofrec (J) TFCL 88918
Ophelia-
Mambo-
Koyama-
Over The Rainbow-
When You're Smiling-

* Tofrec (J) TFCL 88918   Art Pepper Last Concert 1982 - Final Art