Art Pepper Here's That Rainy Day

Art Pepper, one of the major bop altoists to emerge during the '50s, started his comeback with this excellent set, Living Legend. After 15 years filled with prison time and fighting drug addiction, Pepper was finally ready to return to jazz. Accompanied by three of his old friends (pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Shelly Manne), Pepper displays a more explorative and darker style than he had previously. He also shows a greater emotional depth in his improvisations and was open to some of the innovations of the avant-garde in his search for greater self-expression. Although this recording would be topped by the ones to come, the music (five Pepper originals and an intense version of "Here's That Rainy Day") is quite rewarding.

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[Ludlow889]

Beautiful. Thanks for uploading this.

[exjazzbassbaz]

two of my fav people in jazz art and hamp wonderful players despite the demons.over the years they gave us some great moments with there music.many thanks.

[MrNepau]

I'd love to learn what sax set up he had in these recordings: I think he had switched to selmer, and somebody speaks about MOrgan mouthpiece when I was told he had a Freddy Gregoy before.. opening ? tHanks ot all

[MrAccessallareas]

I thak Art and you for the sweetnes you have given to me.

[steakbake1000]

Sublime - a quiet moment late at night in the dark - headphones - every note of every instrument - there must be a God!!

[blackandtanful]

ﾊﾝﾌﾟﾄﾝ･ﾎｰｽﾞのﾋﾟｱﾉの調べで朗々とｱﾄﾞﾘヴを紡­いだｱｰﾄ･ﾍﾟｯﾊﾟｰ"HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY"～この復活で､後期ﾗｲヴの定番楽曲に! #jazzm 

[MrWarbells]

I've not heard Art Pepper is such a long time..thanks for posting this great song

and the tidbit of info on this great musican. Hampton Hawes is great on the

piano by the way, along with Charlie Haden and Shelly Manne. So good to

hear real musicians in sink and to share the unique ability to listen

to each other. Great Stuff.

[blackandtanful]

☂ｱｰﾄ･ﾍﾟｯﾊﾟｰのｶﾑﾊﾞｯｸ!"LivingLege­nd"～"HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY" ☂まだまだエンジン全開までは!?

[IndependentGeorge76]

this album is stunning, for my money it contains some of Pepper's best work. shelley manne on drums compliments his style beautifully...

[nadinecohenjazzco]

I love this musician.

His interpretation is absolutely touching....

Thank you for the post .