Art Pepper – Surf Ride (1956) [Japanese SHM-SACD 2012] [SACD / Savoy Records – COGY-1022]

Title: Art Pepper – Surf Ride (1956) [Japanese SHM-SACD 2012]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Surf Ride, a 1956 Savoy LP by saxophonist Art Pepper, compiles brilliant 1952-54 mono recordings, featuring quartet sessions with pianists Russ Freeman or Hampton Hawes and a notable session with tenor saxophonist Jack Montrose, totaling 12 tracks in about 37 minutes. Despite its somewhat random selection, Pepper’s superior form shines through in highlights like “Tickle Toe,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and his early originals “Susie the Poodle,” “Straight Life,” and “Surf Ride,” showcasing his vibrant, masterful alto saxophone artistry.

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Tracklist:

01. Tickle Toe
02. Chili Pepper
03. Susie The Poodle
04. Brown Gold
05. Holiday Flight
06. Surf Ride
07. Straight Life
08. The Way You Look Tonight
09. Cinnamon
10. Nutmeg
11. Thyme Time
12. Art’s Oregano

Personnel:

Art Pepper – alto saxophone
Jack Montrose – tenor saxophone (tracks 7-12)
Russ Freeman – piano (tracks 1-3)
Hampton Hawes – piano (tracks 4-6)
Claude Williamson – piano (tracks 7-12)
Bob Whitlock – bass (tracks 1-3)
Joe Mondragon – bass (tracks 4-6)
Monty Budwig – bass (tracks 7-12)
Larry Bunker – drums (tracks 4-12)
Bobby White – drums (tracks 1-3)

Note:

Recorded in Los Angeles, CA on March 4, 1952 (tracks 4-6), March 29, 1953 (tracks 1-3) and August 25, 1954 (tracks 7-12)

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