Art Pepper West Coast Sessions

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 1: Sonny Stitt (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 1: Sonny Stitt (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}
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© 1980, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Straight-Ahead Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 4: Bill Watrous (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1979}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 4: Bill Watrous (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1979}
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© 1979, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Mainstream Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 3: Lee Konitz (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1982}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 3: Lee Konitz (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1982}
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© 1982, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Straight-Ahead Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 5: Jack Sheldon (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 5: Jack Sheldon (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}
FLAC (tracks) - 16bit/44.1kHz - Official Digital Download -> 434 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 162 Mb | Artwork | 5% repair rar
© 1980, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Mainstream Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now. —Laurie Pepper
Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 6: Shelly Manne (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1981}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 6: Shelly Manne (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1981}
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© 1981, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Mainstream Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now. —Laurie Pepper
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 2: Pete Jolly (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents “West Coast Sessions!” Volume 2: Pete Jolly (2017) {Omnivore Recordings rec 1980}
FLAC (tracks) - 16bit/44.1kHz - Official Digital Download -> 379 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 139 Mb | Artwork | 5% repair rar
© 1980, 2017 Omnivore Recordings
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Saxophone

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents: West Coast Sessions Volume 1 (2017)

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents: West Coast Sessions Volume 1 (2017)
Jazz | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 01:50:26 | 253 MB
Label: Omnivore Recordings | Release Year: 2017

In 1977 Art came back from the dead. Or so it seemed to those who followed him, followed his music. And then in 1979, the Japanese came calling in the guise of a small record label, Yupiteru, later Atlas. They wanted Art to record for them. By then, Art was under exclusive contract to Fantasy/Galaxy records and couldn’t record as a leader. However, and I think I deserve credit for this sneaky idea, he could be a “sideman.” And he could choose the “leaders.” He did six albums for Atlas with six terrific “leaders.” And they are classics, now.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents West Coast Sessions Volume 6: Shelly Manne (2017)

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents West Coast Sessions Volume 6: Shelly Manne (2017)
Jazz | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 00:52:33 | 120 MB
Label: Omnivore Recordings

The Shelly Manne edition of West Coast Sessions is the oldest fashion of all of the recordings. This recording has much more of a swing era flavor in the repertoire and performance when compared with the others. The inclusion of pianist Pete Jolly accentuates this swing-era element in his Oscar Peterson-styled blues playing on "Hollywood Jam Blues." Jolly's contributions are wordy and voluble, full of all order of ornate phrasing. The three horn from of Pepper, tenor saxophonist Bob Cooper and trombonist Bill Watrous adds to the swing-era environment by representing the most stripped down of big bands. All three understand the material, performing it with a late 1940s flair. "Just Friends" is given a jaunty treatment with near Dixieland counterpoint. The band sounds comfortable and relaxed.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents West Coast Sessions Volume 5: Jack Sheldon (2017)

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents West Coast Sessions Volume 5: Jack Sheldon (2017)
Jazz | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 01:05:00 | 149 MB
Label: Omnivore Recordings

Of the six volumes making up this set of Art Pepper recordings, this one with trumpeter/vocalist/all-around-character Jack Sheldon is my favorite. Sheldon and Pepper were fixtures on the West Coast jazz scene for many years and had previously recorded together on many occasions over 30 years, most notably on The Return of Art Pepper and Smack Up (Contemporary, 1960). They were comfortable with one another. Sheldon always understood Pepper, despite the destinations of their dramatically different career arcs.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents "West Coast Sessions!" Vol. 3: Lee Konitz (2017)

Art Pepper - Art Pepper Presents "West Coast Sessions!" Vol. 3: Lee Konitz (2017)
Jazz | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 00:55:29 | 129 MB
Label: Onminore Recordings

This material was recorded in February 1982 of that year at Sage & Sound Studio in Los Angeles with Konitz on alto sax, Art Pepper also on alto sax (and clarinet!), bassist Bob Magnusson, Michael Lang on piano, and drummer John Dentz. It was only released on LP in Japan.