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- Date Released: March 1, 1980
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Classic Jazz, Bebop
- Label: Fantasy / Galaxy
A former junkie embraces the sober life.
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We Say...
Having spent much of the ’60s and early ’70s in prison or rehab, West Coast altoist Art Pepper had something to prove when he resumed recording in the mid ’70s. Throughout the decade, Pepper gathered steam, working frequently and playing hard, with a new intensity in his sound. By the time he recorded Straight Life in 1979, Pepper was back at the top of his game: consistently inspired in upbeat numbers (like the torrid title track) and trenchant in ballads (“Nature Boy,” especially). With pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Billy Higgins along for the ride, Pepper is behind the wheel of a true luxury vehicle.
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They Say...
Altoist Art Pepper recorded many albums for the Galaxy label during 1979-1982, all of which have been reissued in a massive 16-CD "complete" box set. This single CD is pretty definitive and serves as a perfect introduction to Pepper's second (and most rewarding) period. Not only is there a superior version of Pepper's famous title cut but very emotional (and explorative) renditions of "September Song" and "Nature Boy." Filling out this quartet set (which also features pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Billy Higgins) are "Surf Ride," "Make a List," and "Long Ago and Far Away." Brilliant music.
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Surf Ride |
6:57 |
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| 02. | |
Nature Boy |
9:57 |
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| 03. | |
Straight Life |
4:11 |
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| 04. | |
September Song |
11:01 |
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| 05. | |
Make A List (Make A Wish) |
9:48 |
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| 06. | |
Long Ago And Far Away |
6:14 |
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06 Total Tracks, 48:08 Total Length
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Credits
- Tommy Flanagan - Piano // Tommy Flanagan - Piano // Tommy Flanagan - Piano // Tommy Flanagan - Piano // Tommy Flanagan - ? // Tommy Flanagan - ? // Tommy Flanagan - ? // Tommy Flanagan - ? // Billy Higgins - Drums // Billy Higgins - ? // Red Mitchell - Bass // Red Mitchell - Bass // Red Mitchell - Bass // Red Mitchell - Bass // Red Mitchell - ? // Red Mitchell - ? // Red Mitchell - ? // Red Mitchell - ? // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Composer // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Art Pepper - Sax (Alto) // Kenneth Nash - Percussion // Kenneth Nash - ? // Kenneth Nash - Reco-Reco // Kenneth Nash - Cowbell // Wally Buck - Engineer // Ed Michel - Producer
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Other Details
- Instrument:
- Saxophone
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