LIVE IN THE USA

2-CD SET - DIGIPAK EDITION

This set comprises two live California sessions produced by Laurie Pepper in 1975 and 1977, respectively. The music is an often deeply emotional, lingering reflection of an exceedingly hard life that was slowly receding. At this point, Pepper had spent three years in rehab at Synanon and fi rmly established himself as one of the most important alto player of the post-bop period. He is in fine form, surrounded by young players whose skills he respected.

PERSONNEL:

CD 1:

ART PEPPER, alto sax
TOMMY GUMINA, poly chord
FRED ATWOOD, bass
JIMMIE SMITH, drums

Recorded live at Foothill College, Los Altos, California, February 14, 1975.

CD 2:

ART PEPPER, alto sax
SMITH DOBSON, piano
JIM NICHOLS, bass
BRAD BILHORN, drums

Recorded live at Bach Dynamite & Dancing Society, Half Moon Bay, January 23, 1977.

Tracks:

CD 1:
01. Foothil Blues
02. I’ll Remember April
03. Here’s That Rainy Day
04. Cherokke

Time: 44:19

CD 2:
01. Mr. Yohe
02. The Golden Gate Bridge
03. The Trip
04. Lost Life
05. A Night in Tunisia

Time: 47:47red