cd - Art Pepper
Art Pepper was an American jazz saxophonist born in California in 1925. During the 1950s, he became a leading figure in the West Coast cool jazz movement, performing with notable artists like Chet Baker and Paul Desmond. He was renowned for his melodic and emotionally charged improvisations on the alto saxophone. Among his most prominent albums are "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section," "Smack Up," and "Art Pepper + Eleven: Modern Jazz Classics." He also played in Stan Kenton's orchestra. Pepper's talent and contributions to the jazz genre left a lasting impact on future generations of musicians.
