album · February 1, 1960
Art Pepper + Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics
Original Jazz ClassicsSee this day
jazzcool jazz
This 1960 album features Pepper leading an 11-piece jazz ensemble through a set of standards, showcasing his signature cool jazz sound.
- The album was arranged and conducted by renowned composer/arranger Marty Paich.
- It was recorded at Contemporary Records in Los Angeles.
- The album reached number 25 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
Alto saxophonist Art Pepper was a leading figure in West Coast cool jazz. In 1960, he was at a career high, having recently recorded the highly regarded "Meets the Rhythm Section."
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