Art Pepper

Arthur Edward Pepper Jr. (September 1, 1925 – June 15, 1982) was an American alto saxophonist and very occasional tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. A longtime figure in West Coast jazz, Pepper came to prominence in Stan Kenton's big band. He was known for his emotionally charged performances and several stylistic shifts throughout his career, and was described by critic Scott Yanow as "the world's great altoist" at the time of his death.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 1, 1925 (Gardena), Died June 1, 1982 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

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Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	L 10347	7/8/1957	Two-part contention	Howard Lucraft	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10348	7/8/1957	Midnight sun	Howard Lucraft	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10349	7/8/1957	California zephyr	Howard Lucraft	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10350	7/8/1957	Lady like	Howard Lucraft	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10376	7/22/1957	Midnight sun	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10377	7/22/1957	Jazz overture	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10378	7/22/1957	Petite poem	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10458	8/13/1957	Id	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10459	8/13/1957	Will success spoil rock and roll	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10460	8/13/1957	Free and easy	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	L 10461	8/13/1957	Jazz chorale	John Graas	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

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