| The Return of Art Pepper | ||||
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| Studio album by Art Pepper | ||||
| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | August 6, 1956 | |||
| Studio | Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:25 | |||
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Jazz: West JWLP-10 |
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| Producer | Herbert Kimmel | |||
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| Allmusic | |
The Return of Art Pepper is an album by saxophonist Art Pepper featuring sessions from 1956 recorded for the Jazz: West label after his release from prison. The album was rereleased on CD on Blue Note Records with bonus tracks as The Return of Art Pepper: The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume 1 in 1988.
The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine observed: "Pepper's chops are a little rusty, but you can hear that he still has a passion for playing, and he does improve over the course of these tracks. For serious Pepper fans, it's worth a listen, but for less dedicated fans, there are better places to become acquainted with his work".
All compositions by Art Pepper except where noted.