Art Pepper - Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section
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Free Music Review: This is what Art should be
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm a jazz freak. Love it. Breathe it. But until recently, I had only heard Art Pepper in the Kenton band, and a bit when he played with Buddy Rich. I had never gotten a cd of him in a small group session with people who were at his level. After getting this...wow. I have a new man to emulate on the alto.
By now you've probably read the history of the album so I won't repeat it, but man, this guy sounds like he had been shedding non-stop, rather than not having played for awhile. His solos shimmer, his tone is beautiful, and he plays just as well as all the other name saxophonists of the period, Trane and Rollins, McLean, Mobley, Cannonball and Getz. Jones, Chambers and Garland are tight as always, as this trio (sometimes substituting Wynton Kelly for Garland) was the premier rhythm section of the 50's and a little bit into the 60's. The two forces collide and make very memorable jazz. My only complaint is, most of the tracks, and especially Art's solos, are far far far too short.
Free Music Review: Pepper excelled in any size group
Hit: 5 Stars
Relaxed and inspired, this quartet session gives the impression of a group that has been working together for a long time. However, as the original liner notes indicate, this was a one-time meeting between the rhythm section of Miles Davis, which happened to be in Los Angeles, and Pepper, who wasn't told of the session until the day it happened. It's a tribute to the skill of these musicians that a few hours in a studio that day in January 1957 produced an album that became a classic.
Most of my exposure to Pepper has been his work with large ensembles, so it's refreshing to listen to him in a more intimate environment. Quartet playing feels very different than big band playing and allows more room to blow. Pepper handled himself well in either situation. If you like the classic jazz quartet sound featuring sax, this CD is essential for your collection.
Free Music Review: A place to start
Hit: 5 Stars
It is the place to start, the first album you should acquire in order to fall in love with Pepper's alto original personality, second only to Parker (in the early fifties poles) but number one in his accurate high register romantic sound.
The choices are diverse in style and represent Pepper's capability to create something special from the ordinary known melody: From the swinging "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" to the high-tense virtuoso playing of "Straight Life". And, of course, the formidable Miles Davis rhythm section inspiring Pepper to play another Contemporary masterpiece despite his dry reed and broken cork (he didn't play a few weeks before the recording took place).
Buy this one and then go on to explore Art's other Contemporary albums and his Galaxy great musical will.
Free Music Review: Classic Pepper!
Hit: 5 Stars
Art Pepper, who gained a lot of experience during his days with Stan Kenton and Benny Carter, has recorded some fine recordings as a leader and "Meets The Rhythm Section" is one of them. What an outstanding recording this is! From start to finish it swings and Pepper's lyrical approach to saxophone really makes the music speak. There are so many stories surrounding his personal life, but I would like to say that I don't care what these jazz musicians did in their own lives. What I think is most important is how the music is presented and how it sounds. Joining Pepper on this swinging journey are members of Miles Davis' band Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Put aside whatever notion you have Art Pepper and give this album a try. Highly recommended.Free Music Review: Wonderful 44 minutes of swinging '50's small group jazz...
Hit: 5 Stars
This is my first Art Pepper CD, and I am quite impressed. Recorded early in 1957 with the great rhythm section assembled by Miles Davis, it is difficult to believe these artists had not worked together before. Pepper's alto saxophone here seems just as memorable as the Coltrane records from the same era. And Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums get their moments to shine as well. This is one that you will play repeatedly if you like small-group bop. The performers spent only five hours together, but the final product has pleasured true jazz fans for 45 years now. Check it out before it goes out of print!