Art Pepper Discography
1943 (age 18)
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Ray Borden, John Carroll, Buddy Childers, Karl George, Dick Morse, trumpet; George Faye, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Eddie Meyers, Art Pepper, alto sax; Morey Beeson, Red Dorris, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Bob Ahern, guitar; Clyde Singleton, bass; Joe Vernon, drums; Dolly Mitchell, vocal.
C.P. MacGregor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 1943
| 113-3 | Harlem Folk Dance | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
1947 (age 22)
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, George Weidler, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Rene Touzet, maracas; June Christy, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 1947
| 2361-1 | Unison Riff | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, George Weidler, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Carlos Vidal, congas; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Jose Mangual, timbales; Machito, maracas; June Christy, vocal.
RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 6, 1947
| 2667-5 | Cuban Carnival | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats
Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Pete Rugolo, piano, arranger; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
NYC, December 20, 1947
| 91 | Sa-Frantic | Atlantic 851, EP 45-512; Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 |
| 92 | Bass Mood | - |
| 93 | Turmoil | Atlantic 864, EP 45-512; Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 |
| 94 | Jumpin' For Jane | - |
* Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 Vido Musso, Maynard Ferguson, Eddie Safranski - Three Kenton's Be Boppers Groups 1947-50 early 1980s
* Atlantic EP 45-512 Jazz Session Featuring Eddie Safranski And The Poll Cats
* Atlantic 851 Eddie Safranski - Sa-Frantic / Bass Mood 1948
* Atlantic 864 Eddie Safranski - Turmoil / Jumpin' For Jane 1948
The Metronome All Stars + Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; + Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, George Weidler, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Shelly Manne, drums.
RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 21, 1947
| 2934-4 | Metronome Riff | Capitol 15039, M-11031 |
* Capitol M-11031 The Metronome All Stars, The International Jazzmen, The Just Jazz All Stars - All Star Sessions: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 6 1972
* Capitol 15039, 2417, (E) 13019 The Metronome All Stars - Leap Here / Metronome Riff
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, George Weidler, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Warner Weidler, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Carlos Vidal, congas; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Machito, maracas; June Christy, vocal.
RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 21, 1947
| 2936-1 | Journey To Brazil | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
| 2937-2 | How High The Moon | - |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
omit Vidal, Machito.
RKO Pathe Studios, NYC, December 22, 1947
| 2942-3 | Harlem Holiday | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
1949
Babs Gonzales And His Orchestra
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Herbie Steward, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Pee Wee Tinney, guitar, vocal; Bruce Lawrence, bass, vocal; Jackie Mills, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 15, 1949
| 4099-4 | The Continental | Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2 |
| 4100-1 | Prelude To A Nightmare | Capitol (J) CR-8812; Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2 |
* Capitol (J) CR-8812 Various Artists - Bebop Professors
= Capitol (J) ECJ-50073 - 1982
* Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2 Babs Gonzales - Weird Lullaby 1992
Charlie Mingus And His 22 Piece Be Bop Band
John Anderson, Buddy Childers, Hobart Dotson, Eddie Preston, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, Marty Smith, Britt Woodman, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, clarinet; Jewel Grant, Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Herb Caro, tenor sax, clarinet; William Green, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Gene Porter, baritone sax, clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Callender, Charles Mingus, bass; Roy Porter, drums; Johnny Berger, percussion; and others.
Los Angeles, CA, spring 1949
| REX28002-A | The Story Of Love | Rex Hollywood 28002; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-A | Inspiration Part 1 | Rex Hollywood 28014; Uptown UPCD 27.48 |
| REX28014-B | Inspiration Part 2 | - |
* Uptown UPCD 27.48 Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49
* Rex Hollywood 28002 Charles Mingus - The Story Of Love / Roy Porter - Don't Blame Me
* Rex Hollywood 28014 Charles Mingus - Inspiration Parts 1 & 2
The Kenton All Stars
Art Farmer, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; John Simmons, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, mid April, 1949
| Perdido | Spotlite (E) SPJ 145 | |
| The Great Lie | - |
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 145 Various Artists - Jazz Off The Air Vol. 2
1950
Stan Kenton And His Innovations Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; John Graas, Lloyd Otto, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe, English horn; Bart Calderall, tenor sax, bassoon; Bob Gioga, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Jim Cathcart, Earl Cornwell, Anthony Doria, Lew Elias, Jim Holmes, George Kast, Alex Law, Herbert Offner, Carl Ottobrino, Dave Schackne, violin; Stan Harris, Leonard Selic, Sam Singer, viola; Gregory Bemko, Zachary Bock, Jack Wulfe, cello; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums, tympani; Carlos Vidal, congas, vocal; June Christy, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 5, 1950
| 5491-2D1 | Jolly Rogers | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
| 5492-4D8 | Blues In Riff | - |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Innovations Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo, trombone; Clyde Brown, bass trombone; John Graas, Lloyd Otto, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe, English horn; Bart Calderall, tenor sax, bassoon; Bob Gioga, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Jim Cathcart, Earl Cornwell, Anthony Doria, Lew Elias, Jim Holmes, George Kast, Alex Law, Herbert Offner, Carl Ottobrino, Dave Schackne, violin; Stan Harris, Leonard Selic, Sam Singer, viola; Gregory Bemko, Zachary Bock, Jack Wulfe, cello; Stan Kenton, piano; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums, tympani.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 1950
| 6045-1 | Art Pepper | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Johnny Parker & The King Sisters
The King Sisters, Johnny Parker, vocal; with Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Paladino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo, Bart Varsalona, Kai Winding, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Caldarell, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Pete Rugolo, piano, arranger, conductor, director; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
MGM Studios, NYC, May 25, 1950
| 5760-5 | Our Little Ranch House | Capitol 1108 |
| 5761-2 | Can't Seem To Laugh Any More | Capitol 1162 |
| 5762-3 | Two Weeks With Pay | Capitol 1108 |
| 5763-3 | Never Again | Capitol 1162 |
* Capitol 1108, F1108 Johnny Parker & The King Sisters - Our Little Ranch House / Two Weeks With Pay 1950
* Capitol 1162, F1162 Johnny Parker & The King Sisters - Can't Seem To Laugh Any More / Never Again 1950+
Nat King Cole With Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Jimmy Salko, trumpet; Shorty Rogers, trumpet, arranger; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, John Halliburton, Herbie Harper, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Nat King Cole, piano, vocal; Laurindo Almeida, Irving Ashby, guitar; Don Bagley, Joe Comfort, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos, congas; Pete Rugolo, arranger.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1950
| 6513-6 | Orange Colored Sky | Capitol 1184; Mosaic MR27-138 |
| 6514-6 | Jam-Bo | - |
* Mosaic MR27-138, MD18-138 The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Nat King Cole Trio 1991
* Capitol 1184 Nat King Cole - Orange Colored Sky / Jam-Bo
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Miguel Rivera, congas; Jay Johnson, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 12, 1950
| 6579-5 | Viva Prado | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
| 6581-2 | Round Robin | - |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Joe Rotondi, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1950
| 6577-1 | Take The "A" Train | Capitol 15851, H-326; Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 |
| 6582-2 | Short Wave | Capitol H-325; Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 |
| 6583-5 | Love Locked Out | Capitol 1269; Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 |
| 6584-2 | The Band Ain't Draggin' | - |
* Unique Jazz (Israeli) UJ 36 Vido Musso, Maynard Ferguson, Eddie Safranski - Three Kenton's Be Boppers Groups 1947-50 early 1980s
* Capitol H-326 Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Trumpet Stylists 1952
* Capitol H-325 Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: The Modern Idiom 1952
* Capitol 15851 Maynard Ferguson - Take The "A" Train / Red Nichols - Can't Help Loving That Man
* Capitol 1269 Maynard Ferguson - Love Locked Out / The Band Ain't Draggin'
1951
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Ray Wetzel, trumpet, vocal; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Eddie Gomez, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1951
| 7344-3 | Dynaflow | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Salko, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, trombone; Paul Weigand, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 1951
| 7605-11 | Jump For Joe | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Chico Alvarez, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, trombone; John Halliburton, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jay Johnson, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 1951
| 7824-1 | Francesca | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, John Coppola, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, Bill Russo, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 19, 1951
| 9038-10 | Sambo | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, John Coppola, Maynard Ferguson, John Howell, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, Bill Russo, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Stan Fletcher, tuba; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bart Calderall, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Bob Gioga, baritone sax; Stan Kenton, piano; Ralph Blaze, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; June Christy, vocal.
Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 20, 1951
| 9052-3 | Street Of Dreams | Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 |
* Capitol (J) ECJ-50070 Art Pepper - Those Kenton Days 1982
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 8, 1951
| 9117 | Popo | Capitol 15763, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9118 | Didi | Capitol 15765, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9119 | Four Mothers | - |
| 9120 | Over The Rainbow | Capitol 15764, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125 |
| 9121 | Apropos | - |
| 9122 | Sam And The Lady | Capitol 15763, H-294, T-691; Mosaic MR6-125 |
* Capitol T-691 Gene Norman Presents Gerry Mulligan And His Tentette, Shorty Rogers And His Giants - Modern Sounds 1956
= Capitol T-2025, DT-2025 Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers - Modern Sounds 1964
* Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125 The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers 1989
* Capitol H-294 Shorty Rogers & His Giants - Modern Sounds 1952
* Capitol 15763 Shorty Rogers - Popo / Sam And The Lady 1952
* Capitol 15765 Shorty Rogers - Didi / Four Mothers 1952
* Capitol 15764 Shorty Rogers - Over The Rainbow / Apropos 1952
Shelley Manne Septet
Conti Candoli, trumpet; Bill Russo, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Gene Esposito, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Shelly Manne, drums, vocal #4; Shelby Davis, vocal #3.
Chicago, IL, November 12, 1951
| 1. 3600 | Pooch McGooch | Dee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
| 2. 3601 | The Count On Rush Street | - |
| 3. 3602 | Back In Your Own Backyard | Dee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Regent RMG-6031 |
| 4. 3603 | All Of Me | Dee Gee EP 4006, LP 1003; Savoy MG 12045 |
* Savoy MG 12045 Bill Russo, Shorty Rogers, Shelley Manne, Jimmy Giuffre - Jazz Composers Workshop 1956
= Savoy MG 12045 (later) Shelley Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Shorty Rogers, Bill Russo - Deep People
* Regent RMG-6031 Annie Ross, Dorothy Dunn, Shelby Davis - Singin' 'N Swingin' 1956
= Savoy MG-12060 - not released
= Savoy SAVOY MG-12217 - early 1970s
* Dee Gee LP 1003 Shelly Manne Septet - Here's That Manne 1952
* Dee Gee EP 4006 Shelly Manne Septet - Here's That Manne Vol. 1 1952
Shorty Rogers Quintet
Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Frank Patchen, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1951
| Popo | Xanadu 148 | |
| Lullaby In Rhythm | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Robbins' Nest | - | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| Jive At Five | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
* Xanadu 148 Shorty Rogers, Art Pepper - Popo 1977
1952
Art Pepper With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Frank Patchen, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, January 6, 1952
| Tickle Toe (mistitled as Topsy) | Vantage (J) NLP-5001 | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside | - | |
| September Song | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Keen & Peachy | - | |
| These Foolish Things | Vantage (J) NOCD-5630 | |
| Dickie's Dream | - | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Another Hair | - | |
| Indiana | - |
* Vantage (J) NLP-5001 Art Pepper - Early Days Vol. 1 1991
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5630 Art Pepper - Live At The Lighthouse '52 1996
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.
Surf Club, Hollywood, CA, early show, February 12, 1952
| How High The Moon | Xanadu 108 | |
| Suzy The Poodle | - | |
| Easy Steppin' | - | |
| Tickle Toe | Xanadu 108, 5001 | |
| Patty Cake | Xanadu 108 | |
| Move | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Don't Blame Me | - | |
| Surf Ride | - | |
| Rose Room | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alternate take 1) | - |
* Xanadu 108 Art Pepper - The Early Show 1975
* Xanadu 5001 Various Artists - Four Decades Of Jazz - A Musical History Of Xanadu 1978
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.
Surf Club, Hollywood, CA, late show, February 12, 1952
| A Night In Tunisia | Xanadu 117 | |
| Spiked Punch | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| Minor Yours | - | |
| Suzy The Poodle (alternate take 2) | - | |
| Easy Steppin' (alternate take) | - | |
| Chili Pepper | - | |
| LAMJHP | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Move (alternate take) | - |
* Xanadu 117 Art Pepper - The Late Show 1975
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 1952
| D6001-7 | D6035 | Brown Gold | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
| D6002-4 | D6036 | These Foolish Things | Discovery 157, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy 45-4518; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2215 |
| D6003-5 | D6037 | Surf Ride | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, MG-12125, SJL 2215 |
| D6004-4 | D6038 | Holiday Flight | Discovery 158, EP 19, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2215 |
* Savoy MG 12089 Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper 1957
* Savoy SJL 2215 Various Artists - Black California: The Savoy Sessions 1976
* Regent RMG-6069 Art Pepper, Sonny Redd 1959
= Savoy MG 12215 - early 1970s
* Savoy MG-12125 Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues 1958
* Discovery DL 3019 Art Pepper
* Discovery EP 19 Art Pepper Quartet
* Savoy 45-4518 Art Pepper - These Foolish Things / Straight Life
* Discovery 157, 45-157 Art Pepper - Brown Gold / These Foolish Things
* Discovery 158, 45-158 Art Pepper - Surf Ride / Holiday Flight
Al Haig Inglewood Jam 1952
Al Haig, piano; Gil Beacon, bass; Dick Staton, drums; with Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Harry Babasin, bass; and others.
Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August, 1952
| On The Alamo | Interplay (J) ABCJ-537 | |
| Crazy Rhythm | - | |
| I Remember You | - |
* Interplay (J) ABCJ-537 Al Haig - Inglewood Jam 1952 2009
1953
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Shorty Rogers, trumpet, arranger, conductor; Milt Bernhart, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Art Pepper as Art Salt, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 1953
| E3VB0007 | Powder Puff | RCA Victor 20-5397, LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0008 | The Pesky Serpent | RCA Victor LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0009 | Bunny | RCA Victor EPA-731, LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0010 | Pirouette | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-3137 Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor EPA-731 Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor 20-5397, 47-5397 Shorty Rogers - Powder Puff / Morpo 1953
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, January 15, 1953
| E3VB0011 | Morpo | RCA Victor 20-5397, EPA-731, LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0012 | Diablo's Dance | RCA Victor EPA-731, LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0013 | Mambo Del Crow | RCA Victor LPM-3137 |
| E3VB0014 | Indian Club | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-3137 Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor EPA-731 Shorty Rogers And His Giants
* RCA Victor 20-5397, 47-5397 Shorty Rogers - Powder Puff / Morpo 1953
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, John Howell, Tom Reeves, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Harry Betts, John Halliburton, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Gene Englund, tuba; Art Pepper as Art Salt, Bud Shank, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Bob Cooper, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, and April 2, 1953
| Coup De Graas | RCA Victor LPM-3138 | |
| Infinity Promenade | - | |
| Short Stop | - | |
| Boar Jibu | - | |
| Contours Tale Of An African Lobster | - | |
| Chiquito Loco | - | |
| Sweetheart Of Sigmund Freud | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-3138 Shorty Rogers - Cool And Crazy
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1953
| D6058-2 | Chili Pepper (take 2) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6058-3 | Chili Pepper (take 3) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6058-4 | Chili Pepper | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6058-5 | Chili Pepper (take 5) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6059-1 | Susie The Poodle | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6059-3 | Susie The Poodle (take 3) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6059-5 | Susie The Poodle (take 5) | - |
| D6059-6 | Susie The Poodle (take 6) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-1 | Everything Happens To Me (take 1) | - |
| D6060-2 | Everything Happens To Me (take 2) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6060-3 | Everything Happens To Me (take 3) | - |
| D6060-4 | Everything Happens To Me | Discovery 171, DL 3019; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6060-6 | Everything Happens To Me (take 6) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6061-4 | Tickle Toe | Discovery 170, DL 3019; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6061-9 | Tickle Toe (take 9) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
* Savoy SJL 2217 Art Pepper - Discoveries: The Savoy Sessions 1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 Art Pepper - Rediscoveries 1986
* Savoy MG 12089 Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper 1957
* Regent RMG-6069 Art Pepper, Sonny Redd 1959
= Savoy MG 12215 - early 1970s
* Discovery DL 3019 Art Pepper
* Discovery 171 Art Pepper - Chili Pepper / Everything Happens To Me
* Discovery 170 Art Pepper - Suzy The Poodle / Tickle Toe
Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio
Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Sonny Clark, piano; Harry Babasin, bass; Bobby White, drums.
The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, March 30, 1953
| 1. | Brown Gold | Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012 |
| 2. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 3. | Tickle Toe | - |
| 4. | Tenderly | - |
| 5. | Strike Up The Band | - |
| 6. | Night And Day | - |
Art Pepper, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass #2; Harry Babasin, bass #1,3-5, cello #2; Bobby White, drums; John Levine, congas #2.
| 1. | Deep Purple | Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012 |
| 2. | Bluebird | Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013 |
| 3. | S' Wonderful | - |
| 4. | Pennies From Heaven | - |
| 5. | Holiday Flight | Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013; Venus (J) TKCZ-79005; Vantage (J) NOCD-5629; SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5 |
* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001 Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio - Straight-Ahead Jazz Volume One 1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953 1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629 Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight 2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6005 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1 1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5012 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1 1992
* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004 Art Pepper Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz Vol. Two 1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953 1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629 Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight 2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2 1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5013 Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2 1992
Shelly Manne & His Men
Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Art Pepper as Art Salt, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, April 6, 1953
| LK341 | La Mucura | Contemporary C354, EP C4001, C2503, C3507 |
| LK340 | You And The Night And The Music | Contemporary C353, EP C4001, C2503, C3507 |
| LK342 | Gazelle | - |
| LK339 | Mallets | Contemporary C354, EP C4001, C2503, C3507 |
* Contemporary C3507 Shelly Manne & His Men Volume 1 - The West Coast Sound 1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-152 - 1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-152-2 - 1988
* Contemporary C2503 Shelly Manne And His Men 1953
* Contemporary EP C4001 Shelly Manne & His Men Vol. 1 1953
* Contemporary C354 Shelly Manne - Mallets / La Mucura 1953
* Contemporary C353 Shelly Manne - You And The Night And The Music / Gazelle 1953
1954
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Paul Ballerina, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1954
| D6301-3 | Nutmeg | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6301-4 | Nutmeg (take 4) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6301-6 | Nutmeg (take 6) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6301-7 | Nutmeg (take 7) | - |
| D6302 | Nutmeg | Discovery unissued |
| D6303-1 | Deep Purple | Discovery DL 3023; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6304-2 | Cinnamon (take 2) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6304-3 | Cinnamon (take 3) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6304-5 | Cinnamon | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6305-1 | What's New (take 1) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6305-2 | What's New (take 2) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6305-3 | What's New | Discovery DL 3023; Regent RMG-6069; Savoy SJL 2217 |
Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.
| D6306-1 | Thyme Time (take 1) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6306-2 | Thyme Time | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6306-3 | Thyme Time (take 3) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6307-1 | Straight Life (take 1) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6307-2 | Straight Life | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy 45-4518, MG 12089, MG-12126, SJL 2217 |
| D6307-3 | Straight Life (take 3) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6308-1 | Art's Oregano (take 1) | Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 |
| D6308-2 | Art's Oregano (take 2) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6308-5 | Art's Oregano | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
| D6309-2 | The Way You Look Tonight (take 2) | Savoy SJL 2217 |
| D6309-5 | The Way You Look Tonight | Discovery DL 3023; Savoy MG 12089, SJL 2217 |
* Savoy MG 12089 Surf Ride Featuring Art Pepper 1957
* Savoy SJL 2217 Art Pepper - Discoveries: The Savoy Sessions 1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1170 Art Pepper - Rediscoveries 1986
* Regent RMG-6069 Art Pepper, Sonny Redd 1959
= Savoy MG 12215 - early 1970s
* Savoy MG-12126 Various Artists - The Jazz Hour 1958
* Discovery DL 3023 Art Pepper Quintet
* Savoy 45-4518 Art Pepper - These Foolish Things / Straight Life
1956 (age 31)
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, Frank Rosolino, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; John Graas, French horn; Paul Sarmento, tuba; Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 5, 1956
| Pay The Piper | RCA Victor LPM-1350 | |
| At Home With Sweets | - | |
| Pink Squirrel | - | |
| Blues Express | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-1350 Shorty Rogers And His Giants - The Big Shorty Rogers Express 1956
Art Pepper - Chet Baker Sextet
Chet Baker, trumpet #1,2; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax #1,2; Pete Jolly, piano #1-3; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| 1. | Tynan Time | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 |
| 2. | Minor Yours | - |
| 3. | Ol' Croix (as Old Croix) | World Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 |
| 4. | I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Pacific Jazz JWC-505, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 |
| 5. | The Great Lie | Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others 1978
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
* World Pacific JWC-507 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3 1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper 1962
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505 Various Artists - Solo Flight 1957
= World Pacific JWC-505 - 1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route 1989
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956
| The Route | World Pacific JWC-509; Crown CLP 5317; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 | |
| Sonny Boy | Playboy PB #1958; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 | |
| Little Girl | World Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 | |
| The Route (edited version) | World Pacific JWC-513 |
* World Pacific JWC-509 Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel 1958
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317 Chet Baker Quintette 1963
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
* Playboy PB #1958 The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2 1958
* World Pacific JWC-507 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3 1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others 1978
* World Pacific JWC-513, STEREO-1021 Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo 1959
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2 Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route 1989
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon, trumpet #1,2,4-7,9,10; Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1956
| 1. IM-3827 | Pepper Returns | Jazz: West JWLP-10; Imperial LP-9238; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2 |
| 2. IM-3828 | Broadway | Jazz: West JWLP-10; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2 |
| 3. IM-3829 | You Go To My Head | - |
| 4. IM-3830 | Angel Wings | Jazz: West JWLP-10; Imperial LP-9238; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2 |
| 5. IM-3831 | Funny Blues | - |
| 6. IM-3832 | Five More | Jazz: West JWLP-10; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2 |
| 7. IM-3833 | Minority | - |
| 8. IM-3834 | Patricia | - |
| 9. IM-3835 | Mambo De La Pinta | - |
| 10. IM-3836 | Walkin' Out Blues | - |
* Jazz: West JWLP-10 The Return Of Art Pepper 1957
= Score SLP-4032 - 1958
= Jazz: West (J) GXF-3127 - 1979
* Imperial LP-9238 Various Artists - Jazz Festival Vol. 2 1963
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art 1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume One - The Return Of Art Pepper 1988
The Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper
Art Pepper, alto sax; Marty Paich, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Frank Capp, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1956
| What's Right For You | Tampa TP 28 | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - | |
| Sidewinder | - | |
| Abstract Art | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| Pitfall | - | |
| Melancholy Madeline | Tampa TP 28, SA 100 | |
| Marty's Blues | Tampa TP 28 |
* Tampa TP 28, TP 28 (later) The Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper
= Charlie Parker PLP 829, PLP 829S Art Pepper, Marty Paich - Chile Pepper
* Tampa SA 100 Various Artists - Tampa Hi-Fi Sampler And Jazz Sampler (Double Sampler) 1957
= Tampa TP 11 Various Artists - Jazz Americana - 35 Great Artists
Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956
| Georgia On My Mind | Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 | |
| New Orleans | - | |
| Baltimore Oriole | - |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael 1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223 - 1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2 - 1988
Johnny Mandel Orchestra
omit Carmichael.
Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956
| Georgia On My Mind (instrumental) | World Pacific STEREO-106, WP-1257, HFS-2; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2 |
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi! 1959
= World Pacific JWC-514 - 1959?
* World Pacific HFS-2 Various Artists - Something For Both Ears! $2.98 1959
= World Pacific WP-1291, STEREO-1291 Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 3: Something For Both Ears 1960
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2 Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael 1988
* World Pacific STEREO-106 Johnny Mandel - Georgia On My Mind / Bill Holman - Hooray For Love 1959
Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Ralph Pena, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956
| Memphis In June | Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 | |
| Two Sleepy People | - | |
| Lazy River | - |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael 1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223 - 1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2 - 1988
Johnny Mandel Orchestra
+ overdubs: Bill Holman, tenor sax; replaces Carmichael.
Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1958
| Lazy River | World Pacific PJM-410 |
* World Pacific PJM-410, WPM-410 Cy Touff - Havin' A Ball 1958
Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra
Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Fatool, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.
Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956
| Winter Moon | Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 | |
| Skylark | - | |
| ST-1889 | Rockin' Chair | Pacific Jazz X-632, PJ-1223 |
| ST-1890 | Ballad In Blue | - |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223 Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael 1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223 - 1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2 - 1988
* Pacific Jazz X-632 Hoagy Carmichael - Old Rockin' Chair / Ballad In Blue 1957
Chet Baker Big Band
Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJ-1229 | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| ST-1898 | Tenderly | Pacific Jazz X-636, PJ-1229; World Pacific WP-1257; Mosaic MR3-105 |
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1229 Chet Baker Big Band 1957
= World Pacific PJ-1229 - 1958
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi! 1959
= World Pacific JWC-514 - 1959?
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
* Pacific Jazz X-636 Carl Perkins - Too Close For Comfort / Chet Baker - Tenderly 1957
Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet
Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956
| For Minors Only | World Pacific PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Minor Yours | World Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Resonant Emotions | World Pacific EP4-66, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Tynan Time | - | |
| Picture Of Heath | World Pacific EP4-51, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| For Miles And Miles | - | |
| C.T.A. | World Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Pacific Jazz PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105 |
* World Pacific PJ-1234 Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys 1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-18 Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath 1961
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper 1962
* World Pacific EP4-65 Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys 1958
* World Pacific EP4-66 Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys 1958
* World Pacific EP4-51 Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys 1958
Russell Garcia Orchestra
Buddy Childers, Don Fagerquist, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Tommy Pederson, Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Max Bennett, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Russell Garcia, conductor, arranger.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1956
| Music City | Kapp KXL-5001 | |
| Fish Tail | - | |
| Smoggy Day | - | |
| Los Angeles River | - |
* Kapp KXL-5001 Russell Garcia, Warne Marsh, Marty Paich, Billy Ussleton, John Towner, Med Flory - A Notable Exhibition By West Coast Jazz Artists - Modern Jazz Gallery
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 23, 1956
| Art's Opus | Tampa RS 1001 | |
| I Surrender, Dear | - | |
| Diane | - | |
| Pepper Pot | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Blues At Twilight | - | |
| Val's Pal | - | |
| Pepper Pot (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-816-2 | |
| Blues At Twilight (alternate take) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 1) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 4) | - | |
| Val's Pal (take 5) | - |
* Tampa RS 1001, TP 20; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-816-2 The Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary S7630, (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| What's New | - | |
| Tickle Toe | - | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-389-2; Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| All The Things You Are (alternate take) | - |
same session.
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | ||
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take) | ||
| All The Things You Are | ||
| All The Things You Are (alternate take) | ||
| What's New | ||
| Avalon | Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| Tickle Toe | ||
| Warnin' (take 1) | Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| Warnin' (take 2) | - | |
| Stomping At The Savoy | - |
* Contemporary S7630 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! 1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 - 1989
* Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 Art Pepper With Warne Marsh 1991
Bill Perkins Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956
| A Foggy Day | Pacific Jazz PJM-401, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diane-A-Flow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Zenobia | - |
* Pacific Jazz PJM-401 Bill Perkins, Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca - Just Friends 1957
= World Pacific WPM-401 - 1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper 1962
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
The Ted Brown Sextet Featuring Warne Marsh And Art Pepper
Art Pepper, alto sax; Ted Brown, Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Jeff Morton, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1956
| Aretha | Vanguard VRS-8515 | |
| Long Gone | - | |
| Once We Were Young | - | |
| Foolin' Myself | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| On A Slow Boat To China | - | |
| Crazy She Calls Me | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Arrival | - |
* Vanguard VRS-8515 The Ted Brown Sextet Featuring Warne Marsh And Art Pepper - Free Wheeling 1957
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano #1,2,5; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums #1,2,5.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1956
| 1. RR2783 | IM-3837 | What Is This Thing Called Love | Intro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2 |
| 2. RR2784 | IM-3838 | Stompin' At The Savoy | - |
| 3. RR2785 | IM-3839 | Blues In | - |
| 4. RR2785 | IM-3841 | Blues Out | Intro ILP-606; Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 |
| 5. RR2786 | IM-3840 | Bewitched | Intro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2 |
* Intro ILP-606 Art Pepper - Modern Art 1957
= Score SLP-4030 - 1958
= Intro (J) LNJ-70080 - 1976
= Intro (J) GXF-3129 - 1979
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art 1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art 1988
1957
Joe Morello Quintet
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Red Norvo, vibes #1-3; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Joe Morello, drums.
United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1957
| 1. IM-3845 | Tenor Blooz | Intro ILP-608; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46863 2 |
| 2. IM-3846 | You're Driving Me Crazy | - |
| 3. IM-3849 | Pepper Steak | - |
| 4. IM-3773 | Yardbird Suite | - |
| 5. IM-5031 | Straight Life | - |
* Intro ILP-608 Joe Morello - Collections 1957
= Score SLP-4031 Art Pepper With The Red Norvo Trio 1958
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art 1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46863 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume One - The Return Of Art Pepper 1988
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.
Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 14, 1957
| MR2804 | IM-3842 | When You're Smiling | Intro ILP-606; Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2 |
| MR2805 | IM-3843 | Cool Bunny | - |
| MR2806 | IM-3844 | Diane's Dilemma | - |
| Diane's Dilemma (alternate take) (as Blues Out) | Blue Note BN-LA591-H2, CDP 7 46848 2 | |
| MR2807 | Summertime | Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 |
* Intro ILP-606 Art Pepper - Modern Art 1957
= Score SLP-4030 - 1958
= Intro (J) LNJ-70080 - 1976
= Intro (J) GXF-3129 - 1979
* Blue Note BN-LA591-H2 Art Pepper - Early Art 1976
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art 1988
Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section
Art Pepper, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1957
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | Contemporary C3532 | |
| Red Pepper Blues | - | |
| Imagination | - | |
| Waltz Me Blues | - | |
| Straight Life | - | |
| Jazz Me Blues | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| Star Eyes | - | |
| Birks Works | - | |
| The Man I Love | Contemporary S7630 |
* Contemporary C3532 Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section 1957
= Stereo S7018 - 1958
= Contemporary S7532 -
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-338, OJCCD-338-2 - 1988
* Contemporary S7630 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! 1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 - 1989
The Art Pepper Quartet / Jo Ann Greer
Art Pepper, alto sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Frankie Capp, drums; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #30. 1957-#4, January 28, 1957
| Cherokee | Vantage (J) NLP-5005 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - |
* Vantage (J) NLP-5005 Art Pepper, Sonny Criss, Bud Shank - The Altoman 1991
Quincy Jones All Stars
Benny Carter, Herb Geller, Charlie Mariano, Art Pepper, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Quincy Jones, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, February 25, 26, and March 1, 1957
| Dancin' Pants | ABC-Paramount ABC-186; Impulse! GRD-115 | |
| Be My Guest | - | |
| King Road Blues | - |
* ABC-Paramount ABC-186 Quincy Jones - Go West, Man! 1957
* Impulse! GRD-115 Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.
Audio Arts Studio, Hollywood, CA, April 1, 1957
| AA2871-4 | IM-3979 | Holiday Flight | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2872-1 | IM-3980 | Too Close For Comfort | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2873-1 | IM-3855 | Long Ago And Far Away | Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2874-5 | IM-3858 | Begin The Beguine | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2874 | Begin The Beguine (alternate take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 |
| AA2875-3 | IM-3856 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2876-2 | Webb City (alternate take) | Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 |
| AA2876 | IM-3859 | Webb City | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2877-1 | IM-3857/3860 | Summertime | Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2878-7 | Diane-A-Mine | Omega unissued |
| AA2879 | IM-3854? | Fascinatin' Rhythm | Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2879-10 | IM-3861? | Fascinatin' Rhythm (take 2) | Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 |
| AA2880-3 | IM-3981 | Body And Soul | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2881-7 | IM-3853 | Without A Song | Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2882-3 | IM-3862 | Blues Rock | Omega rejected |
| AA2883-2 | IM-3863 | Rock Blues | - |
| AA2884-2 | IM-3852 | The Breeze And I | Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V; Omegatape ST 2030; Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 |
| AA2885-6 | IM-3982 | Surf Ride | Omegatape ST 7020; Blue Note LT-1064, CDP 7 46853 2 |
* Blue Note LT-1064 Art Pepper - Omega Alpha 1981
* Overseas (J) ULS-1534-V Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper Vol. II 1973
* Blue Note CDP 7 46853 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Three - The Art Of Pepper 1988
* Blue Note CDP 7 46848 2 The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings Volume Two - Modern Art 1988
* Omegatape ST 7020 Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper
* Omegatape ST 2030 Art Pepper - The Art Of Pepper Vol. II
Showcase For Modern Jazz
Bob Cooper, oboe, tenor sax; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Lucraft, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1957
| California Zephyr | Decca DL 8679 | |
| Two-Part Contention | - | |
| Midnight Sun | - |
* Decca DL 8679 Various Artists - Showcase For Modern Jazz
The John Graas Nonet
Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1957
| Midnight Sun | Decca DL 8677 | |
| Petite Poem | - | |
| Jazz Overture | - |
* Decca DL 8677 The John Graas Nonet - Jazzmantics 1958
Art Pepper Nonet
Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Shorty Rogers, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957
| Popo (alternate take) | Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Popo | World Pacific JWC-510, STEREO-1009; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA894-H, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Didi | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Powder Puff | World Pacific JWC-511; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Bunny | World Pacific WP-1257; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance | Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105 | |
| Diablo's Dance (alternate take) | Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2 |
* Mosaic MR3-105 The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper 1983
* World Pacific JWC-510 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4 1958
* World Pacific STEREO-1009 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4 1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper 1962
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II 1978
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others 1978
* World Pacific JWC-511, STEREO-1031 Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 5 1959
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015 Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi! 1959
= World Pacific JWC-514 - 1959?
* Blue Note CDP 7 97194 2 Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper
The John Graas Nonet
Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| Jazz Chorale | Decca DL 8677 | |
| Will Success Spoil Rock N' Roll? | - | |
| Id | - |
* Decca DL 8677 The John Graas Nonet - Jazzmantics 1958
John Graas And His Orchestra
Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| 15631 | Blocksounds | EmArcy MG-36117 |
| 15632 | Blues Street | - |
| 15633 | Van Nuis Indeed | - |
* EmArcy MG-36117 John Graas - Coup De Graas 1957
= EmArcy SR-80020 John Graas! 1958
= Mercury MG-20533 -
= Mercury SR-60210 - 1960
John Graas And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli, trumpet #1,2; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba #1-3; Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3, tenor sax #4,5; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe #1-3; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute #1-3; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.
Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1957
| 1. 15634 | Development | EmArcy MG-36117 |
| 2. 15635 | Land Of Broken Toys | - |
| 3. 15636 | Swing Nicely | - |
| 4. 15637 | Walkin' Shoes | - |
| 5. 15638 | Rogeresque | - |
* EmArcy MG-36117 John Graas - Coup De Graas 1957
= EmArcy SR-80020 John Graas! 1958
= Mercury MG-20533 -
= Mercury SR-60210 - 1960
Jack Sheldon And His Exciting All Star Big Band
Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Herb Geller, Art Pepper, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August, 1957
| Sunset Eyes | Gene Norman Presents GNP 45 | |
| Julie Is Her Name | - | |
| J.S. | - | |
| Aplomb | - | |
| Anyhow | - |
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 45 Jack Sheldon Arrives
= Gene Norman Presents GNP 60 Jack Sheldon - Jack's Groove
= Gene Norman Presents GNPS 2029 Jack Sheldon - Play, Buddy, Play!
= GNP Crescendo GNPS 9036 Jack Sheldon And His All Star Band 1976
= GNP Crescendo GNPD 2276 Jack Sheldon And His All Stars
Art Pepper Octet
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chuck Flores, drums; Jack Costanzo, Mike Pacheco, percussion.
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1957
| Mucho Calor | Andex A 3002 | |
| Autumn Leaves | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Voya Hombre Voya | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Mambo Jumbo | - | |
| Old Devil Moon | - | |
| Pernod | - | |
| That Old Black Magic | - |
* Andex A 3002, S 3002 Art Pepper - Mucho Calor
1958
John Graas Featuring West Coast All-Star Jazz Ninetet
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen as Bob Envoldsen, trombone; John Graas, French horn; Buddy Collette, flute, clarinet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Paul Moer, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes; John Graas, composer.
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1958
| Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part I | Andex A 3003 | |
| Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part II - (Medium Fast) | - | |
| Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part III - (Slow In 6/4) | - | |
| Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part I | V.S.O.P. #65 CD | |
| - | - | |
| Jazz Chaconne No. 1: Chaconne, Part IIB | - | |
| - | - |
* Andex A 3003 John Graas - International Premiere In Jazz 1985
= Andex S 3003 -
= V.S.O.P. #65 CD John Graas - International Premiere In Jazz With Art Pepper And Bill Perkins
The Art Pepper Quartet / Pam Russell
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Larry Bunker, piano; Don Payne, bass; Chuck Flores, drums; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #91. 1958-#13, March 31, 1958
| All The Things You Are | Calliope CAL 3015; Vantage (J) NLP-5005 |
same session.
| Everything Happens To Me | - |
same session.
| St. Louis Blues | - |
* Calliope CAL 3015 Buddy DeFranco, Art Pepper - Sessions, Live 1976
* Vantage (J) NLP-5005 Art Pepper, Sonny Criss, Bud Shank - The Altoman 1991
1959
Marty Paich Orchestra
Frank Beach, trumpet; Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, baritone sax; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, percussion; Marty Paich, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, early 1959
| B10339 | Too Close For Comfort | Warner Bros. W 1296 |
| B10340 | Younger Than Springtime / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - |
| B10341 | I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | - |
| B10342 | It's All Right With Me | - |
| B10343 | I Love Paris | - |
| B10344 | Lazy Afternoon | - |
| B10345 | Just In Time | - |
| B10346 | If I Were A Bell | - |
| B10347 | I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
* Warner Bros. W 1296, WS 1296 The Modern Touch Of Marty Paich - The Broadway Bit
= Discovery DS-844 Marty Paich Big Band - The New York Scene 1982
= Discovery DSCD-962 Marty Paich - Moanin' 1989
Art Pepper + Eleven
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Herb Geller, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959
| Opus De Funk | Contemporary M3568 | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| Walkin' Shoes | - | |
| Airegin | - |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568 Art Pepper + Eleven 1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 - 1988
Dave Pell Big Band
Frank Beach, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Arthur Maebe, French horn; Phil Stephens, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Dave Pell, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 1959
| 31342 | Walkin' Shoes | Capitol T/ST-1309 |
| 31343 | Boplicity | - |
| 31344 | Popo | - |
* Capitol T/ST-1309 Dave Pell - The Big Small Bands 1960
Herb Ellis - Jimmy Giuffre Nonet
Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Herb Ellis, Jim Hall, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959
| 26285-5 | Goose Geese | Verve MGV-8311 |
| 26286-3 | When Your Lover Has Gone | - |
| 26287-8 | You Know | - |
| 26288-7 | My Old Flame | - |
| 26289-4 | Country Boy | - |
| 26290-10 | People Will Say We're In Love | - |
| 26291-7 | Remember | - |
| 26292-1 | Patricia | - |
* Verve MGV-8311, MGVS-6045 Herb Ellis Meets Jimmy Giuffre 1959
Art Pepper + Eleven
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959
| Groovin' High | Contemporary M3568 | |
| Shawnuff | - | |
| Anthropology | - | |
| Donna Lee | - | |
| Donna Lee (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2 |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568 Art Pepper + Eleven 1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 - 1988
Barney Kessel Septet
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; Jimmie Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Jack Marshall, rhythm guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 30 and 31, 1959
| Some Like It Hot | Contemporary M3565 | |
| I Wanna Be Loved By You | - | |
| Sweet Sue | Contemporary M3565, FCD-60-021 | |
| Runnin' Wild | Contemporary M3565 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | - | |
| Down Among The Sheltering Palms | - | |
| Sugar Blues | - | |
| By The Beautiful Sea | - | |
| Sweet Sue (alternate track) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2 | |
| Runnin' Wild (alternate track) | - |
* Contemporary M3565, S7565 Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot 1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-168 - 1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2 - 1988
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
Mel Torme With Marty Paich Orchestra
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Marty Paich, piano, organ, celeste, arranger; 5 unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Mel Torme, vocal; The Mel-Tones: Sue Allen, Tom Kenny, Ginny O'Connor, Bernie Parke, chorus; unidentified orchestra.
Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 28 and 29, 1959
| 26374-11 | Makin' Whoopee! | Verve MGV-2120 |
| 26375-4 | What Is This Thing Called Love | - |
| 26376-20 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads | - |
| 26377-4 | It Happened In Monterey | - |
| 26378-7 | I've Never Been In Love Before | - |
| 26379-6 | Truckin' | - |
| 26380-5 | Hit The Road To Dreamland | - |
| 26381-8 | Li'l Darlin' | - |
| 26382-6 | A Bunch Of The Blues: Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me / Keester Parade / TNT / Tiny's Blues | - |
| 26383-5 | Some Like It Hot | - |
| 26384-7 | A Smooth One | - |
| 26385-13 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You | - |
* Verve MGV-2120 Mel Torme With The Meltones - Back In Town 1959
= Verve MGVS-6063 - 1960
Art Pepper + Eleven
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959
| Move | Contemporary M3568 | |
| Four Brothers | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Walkin' (alternate take 1) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2 | |
| Walkin' (alternate take 2) | - |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568 Art Pepper + Eleven 1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 - 1988
Marty Paich Orchestra
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; George Roberts, bass trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, leader.
Los Angeles, CA, June 30, and July 2, 7, 1959
| B10810 | It Don't Mean A Thing | Warner Bros. W 1349 |
| B10811 | No More | - |
| B10812 | Love For Sale | - |
| B10813 | Moanin' | - |
| B10814 | Violets For Your Furs | - |
| B10815 | What Am I Here For / Cottontail | - |
| B10816 | Warm Valley | - |
| B10817 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be | - |
* Warner Bros. W 1349 The Modern Touch Of Marty Paich - I Get A Boot Out Of You 1959
= Warner Bros. WS 1349 -
= Discovery DS-829 Marty Paich Band Featuring Art Pepper, Jack Sheldon And Victor Feldman - I Get A Boot Out Of You 1981
= Discovery DSCD-962 Marty Paich - Moanin' 1989
Joanie Sommers With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper, alto sax; Joanie Sommers, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, June, 1959
| Heart And Soul | Warner Bros. W 1346 | |
| My Heart Belongs To Daddy | - | |
| Something I Dreamed Last Night | - | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Oh, But I Do | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - |
* Warner Bros. W 1346, WS 1346 Joanie Sommers - Positively The Most!
The Subterraneans
Jack Sheldon, trumpet #1-5,8; Art Farmer, trumpet #1-7; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone #1-5; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax #1-5; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax #1-7; Russ Freeman, piano; Andre Previn, piano #1-5; Red Mitchell, bass #1-5,8; Buddy Clark, bass #1-7; Shelly Manne, drums #1-5,8; Dave Bailey, drums #1-7; Carmen McRae, vocal #1-5; unidentified orchestra, #1-5.
Los Angeles, CA, summer 1959
| 1. | Why Are We Afraid | MGM E/SE-3812 |
| 2. | Two By Two | - |
| 3. | A Rose And The End | - |
| 4. | Look Ma No Clothes | - |
| 5. | Analyst | - |
| 6. | Bread And Wine | - |
| 7. | Things Are Looking Down | - |
| 8. | Raising Caen | - |
* MGM E/SE-3812 Andre Previn, Gerry Mulligan, Carmen McRae - The Subterraneans 1960
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper, alto sax; Toni Harper, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 16 and 28, 1959
| Lady Lonely | RCA Victor LPM-2092 | |
| He Was A Man | - | |
| My Heart Is A Lonely Hunter | - | |
| Blue It Grows | - | |
| I Love The Blues | - | |
| The Other Woman | - | |
| Nobody Home But The Blues | - | |
| Love Has Come Love Has Gone | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2092 Toni Harper - Lady Lonely
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Jesse Belvin, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1959
| Something Happens To Me | RCA Victor LPM-2105 | |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | - | |
| Let There Be Love | - | |
| It's All Right With Me | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2105 Jesse Belvin - Mr. Easy
Jesse Belvin With Marty Paich Orchestra
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 1959
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM-2105 | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| I'll Buy You A Star | - | |
| Makin' Whoopee! | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2105 Jesse Belvin - Mr. Easy
1960
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
Al Porcino, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Marty Paich, piano, arranger; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mel Torme, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 1960
| 23045-9 | 64VK325 | Too Close For Comfort | Verve MGV-2132, V/V6-8593 |
| 23046 | Once In Love With Amy | Verve MGV-2132 |
| 23047 | Whatever Lola Wants | - |
| 23048 | Hello, Young Lovers | - |
* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146 Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley 1960
* Verve V/V6-8593 The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice! 1964
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, February 4, 1960
| 23071-9 | Too Darn Hot | Verve MGV-2132 |
| 23072-5 | A Sleepin' Bee | - |
| 23073-8 | All I Need Is A Girl | - |
| 23074-5 | Lonely Town | - |
* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146 Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley 1960
Mel Torme With The Marty Paich's Dek-tette
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, February 11, 1960
| 23085-19 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top | Verve MGV-2132 |
| 23086-15 | 64VK326 | On The Street Where You Live | Verve MGV-2132, V/V6-8593 |
| 23087-5 | 64VK321 | Just In Time | Verve MGV-2132, V/V6-8505, V/V6-8593 |
| 23088-4 | Old Devil Moon | Verve MGV-2132 |
* Verve MGV-2132, MGVS-6146 Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley 1960
* Verve V/V6-8593 The Best Of Mel Torme - Verve's Choice! 1964
* Verve V/V6-8505 Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals 1963
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmie Cobb, drums; plus Conte Candoli, trumpet #1,2,5.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 1960
| 1. | Whims Of Chambers | Contemporary M3573 |
| 2. | Bijou The Poodle | - |
| 3. | Why Are We Afraid? | - |
| 4. | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - |
| 5. | Rhythm-a-ning | - |
| 6. | Diane | - |
| 7. | Gettin' Together | - |
| 8. | Gettin' Together (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2 |
| 9. | The Way You Look Tonight | Contemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2 |
* Contemporary M3573, S7573 Art Pepper - Gettin' Together! 1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-169 - 1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2 - 1989
* Contemporary S7630 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! 1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 - 1989
Ethel Azama With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper, alto sax; Ethel Azama, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, February, 1960
| Johnny One Note | Liberty LRP-3142 | |
| Like Someone In Love | - | |
| Surrey With The Fringe On Top | - | |
| You Smell So Good | - | |
| I'm Glad There Is You | - | |
| My Ship | - | |
| Squeeze Me | - | |
| Daybreak | - | |
| All I Need Is You | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| You're So Bad For Me | - | |
| Time After Time | - |
* Liberty LRP-3142 Ethel Azama - Cool Heat
The Hi-Lo's With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, Dicky Wells, trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Douglas Fisher, piano; Al Hendrickson, Bill Pitman, guitar; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; The Hi-Lo's, Marty Paich, conductor.
NYC, March 24, 1960
| Isle Of Capri | Columbia CL 1509 | |
| My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii | - |
* Columbia CL 1509, CS 8300 The Hi-Lo's - All Over The Place 1960
Toni Harper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Art Pepper, alto sax; Toni Harper, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 1960
| In The Still Of The Night | RCA Victor LPM-2253 | |
| Paradise | - | |
| Saturday Night | - | |
| A Sleepin' Bee | - | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2253 Toni Harper - Night Mood
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito, trumpet; Harry Betts, Frank Rosolino, Kenny Shroyer, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 1960
| Flowers For The Cats | RCA Victor LPM-2110 | |
| Blue Reeds | - | |
| Pass The Duke | - | |
| Six Pax | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2110 Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker
Shorty Rogers And His Giants
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito, trumpet; Harry Betts, Frank Rosolino, Kenny Shroyer, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1960
| Snowball | RCA Victor LPM-2110 | |
| China Where | - | |
| Like Nutty Overture | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2110 Shorty Rogers - The Swingin' Nutcracker
The Marty Paich Piano Quartet
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Dave Wells, trumpet, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, reeds; Pete Jolly, Marty Paich, Jimmie Rowles, John Williams, piano; Bill Pitman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 1960
| L2PB0668 | Little Rock Getaway | RCA Victor LPM-2259 |
| L2PB0669 | Boogie Woogie On Handy's St. Louis Blues | - |
| L2PB0670 | One O'Clock Jump | - |
| L2PB0671 | Honky Tonk Train | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2259, LSP-2259 The Marty Paich Piano Quartet - Lush, Latin & Cool 1961
Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
Pete Candoli, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Art Pepper, clarinet; Ted Nash, alto sax, flute; Ronny Lang, baritone sax, flute; Larry Bunker, vibes; Johnny Williams, piano; Bob Bain, guitar; Rolly Bundock, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Ramon Rivers, congas.
RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 17 and 21, 1960
| Moanin' | RCA Victor LPM-2258 | |
| Sidewalks Of Cuba | - | |
| Dream Of You | - | |
| Swing Lightly | - | |
| Castle Rock | - | |
| A Powdered Wig | - | |
| Playboy's Theme | - | |
| Tequila | - | |
| Far East Blues | - | |
| Charleston Alley | - | |
| Scandinavian Shuffle | - | |
| Everybody Blow | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-2258, LSP-2258 Henry Mancini - Combo! 1961
Helen Humes
Helen Humes, vocal; Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 6 and 7, 1960
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | Contemporary M3582 | |
| Mean To Me | - | |
| I Want A Roof Over My Head | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | - | |
| You're Driving Me Crazy | - | |
| Million Dollar Secret | - | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | - | |
| Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | - | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2 |
* Contemporary M3582, S7582 Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing! 1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-171 - 1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2 - 1988
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, October 24 and 25, 1960
| Smack Up | Contemporary 45-385, M3602 | |
| Las Cuevas De Mario | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | Contemporary M3602 | |
| How Can You Lose | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Tears Inside | - | |
| Solid Citizens (take 33) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2 | |
| Solid Citizens (take 37) | - |
* Contemporary M3602, S7602 Art Pepper Quintet - Smack Up 1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-176 - 1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2 - 1989
* Contemporary 45-385 Art Pepper - Smack Up / Las Cuevas De Mario 1962
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 and 25, 1960
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary M3607 | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | - | |
| Long Ago (And Far Away) | - | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| I Wished On The Moon | - | |
| Too Close For Comfort | - | |
| Five Points | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-387-2 | |
| Autumn Leaves | Contemporary S7630 |
* Contemporary M3607, S7607 Art Pepper - Intensity 1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-387, OJCCD-387-2 - 1989
* Contemporary S7630 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was! 1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 - 1989
1961
Helyne Stewart
Helyne Stewart, vocal; accompanied by Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1961
| Love Is Here To Stay | Contemporary M3601 | |
| The Man I Love | - | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) | - | |
| My Silent Love | - |
* Contemporary M3601, S7601 Helyne Stewart - Love Moods 1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1020-2 - 1999
1964
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Frank Strazzeri, piano; Hersh Hamel, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.
Jazz Casual Show, San Francisco, CA, May 8, 1964
| The Trip | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402 | |
| D Section | - | |
| Junior Cat (as Groupin') | - |
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402 Art Pepper Quartet '64 In San Francisco
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
San Francisco, CA, June, 1964
| Summer Night | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402 | |
| Sonnymoon For Two | - |
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-402 Art Pepper Quartet '64 In San Francisco
Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, John Halliburton, George Roberts, trombone; Bill Hood, Charlie Kennedy, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, sax; Don Trenner, piano; Bill Pittman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Larry Bunker, Mike Pacheco, percussion; Frankie Randall, vocal; 10 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1964
| My Kind Of Town | RCA Victor LPM-2967; RCA (Sp) NL-45978 | |
| One Morning In May | - | |
| On The Other Side Of The Tracks | - | |
| More | - | |
| Bewitched | SSJ (J) YKCJ-308 |
* RCA Victor LPM-2967, LSP-2967 Frankie Randall Sings & Swings 1965
= SSJ (J) YKCJ-308 - 2006
* RCA (Sp) NL-45978 Frankie Randall - A Swingin' Touch! 1972
= RCA (Sp) 74321 61116 2 - 1998
1965 (age 40)
Frankie Randall With Marty Paich Orchestra
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, John Halliburton, George Roberts, trombone; Bill Hood, Charlie Kennedy, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, unknown, sax; Don Trenner, piano; Bill Pittman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Larry Bunker, Mike Pacheco, percussion; Frankie Randall, vocal; 10 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World, Los Angeles, CA, February 3, 1965
| (I Stayed) Too Long At The Fair | RCA Victor LPM-3364; RCA (Sp) NL-45978 | |
| The More I See You | - | |
| The Rules Of The Road | - | |
| Next Time | - |
* RCA Victor LPM-3364, LSP-3364 Frankie Randall - At It Again! 1965
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1028 - 2007
* RCA (Sp) NL-45978 Frankie Randall - A Swingin' Touch! 1972
= RCA (Sp) 74321 61116 2 - 1998
1968
The Buddy Rich Big Band
David Culp, Kenneth Faulk, Al Porcino, William Prince, trumpet; Richard Stepton, Jim Trimble, trombone; Peter Graves, bass trombone; Charles Owens, Art Pepper, alto sax; Pat LaBarbera, Don Menza, tenor sax; John Laws, baritone sax; Joe Azarello, piano; Walter Namuth, guitar; Gary Walters, Fender bass, string bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV, July 7, 1968
| Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | Pacific Jazz 88145, ST-20133, ST-20169 | |
| Preach And Teach | Pacific Jazz ST-20133 | |
| Channel 1 Suite | Pacific Jazz ST-20133, ST-20169 | |
| Big Mama Cass | Pacific Jazz 88145, ST-20133 | |
| Goodbye Yesterday | Pacific Jazz ST-20133 | |
| Acid Truth | - | |
| Alfie | - | |
| Ode To Billie Joe | - | |
| Chavala | Pacific Jazz 7243 8 54331 2 2 | |
| Mr. Lucky | - | |
| Chelsea Bridge | - |
* Pacific Jazz ST-20133 The Buddy Rich Big Band - Mercy, Mercy 1968
= Pacific Jazz 7243 8 54331 2 2 - 1997
* Pacific Jazz ST-20169 The Best Of Buddy Rich 1969
* Pacific Jazz 88145 Buddy Rich - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy / Big Mama Cass 1968
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Joe Romano, tenor sax; Frank Strazzeri, piano; Chuck Berghofer, bass; Nick Ceroli, drums.
Donte's, North Hollywood, CA, November 24, 1968
| Groupin' | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5001 | |
| Art Pepper Introduces The Musicians | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039 | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5001 | |
| Everything Happens To Me | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5002 | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039 | |
| Blues Rock | - |
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5001 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's Vol. 1
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's 1968
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-5002 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's Vol. 2
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1039 Art Pepper Quintet Live At Donte's 1968
1973
Mike Vax Orchestra
Mike Vax, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; unidentified big band.
Los Angeles, CA, July 6 and 7, 1973
| Evil Eyes | Artco LP 117 | |
| If Is Anything Still There | - | |
| Passage West | - | |
| Joe's Inn | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Beginnings | - | |
| West Side Story Medley | - |
* Artco LP 117 Mike Vax - Evil Eyes
1975 (age 50)
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Tommy Gumina, polychord; Fred Atwood, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.
Foothill College, Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1975
| Foothill Blues | Trio (J) PAP-25041 | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Cherokee | - |
* Trio (J) PAP-25041 Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 3 - I'll Remember April
= Storyville (D) SLP 4130, STCD 4130 Art Pepper - I'll Remember April
Hersh Hamel Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Robinson, electric piano, synthesizer; Hersh Hamel, electric bass; Steve Strazzer, drums; Judy Brown, Brenda Burns, Linda McCrary, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, summer 1975
| Mr. Yes | Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-120 | |
| Image Before You | - | |
| Feels Good | - | |
| Song Of Ecstacy | - | |
| Come To Me | - | |
| Dance Now | - |
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-120 Hersh Hamel's Song Book Featuring Art Pepper
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1975
| Ophelia | Contemporary S7633 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| What Laurie Likes | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| Samba Mom-Mom (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-408-2 |
* Contemporary S7633 Art Pepper - Living Legend 1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-408, OJCCD-408-2 - 1989
1976
Melanie
Art Pepper, alto sax; Richard Greene, violin; David Paich, keyboards; Dean Parks, Louie Shelton, guitar; Dave Jackson, Jerry Scheff, bass; Jim Gordon, John Guerin, Jeff Porcaro, drums; Victor Feldman, Milt Holland, percussion; Dennis Bell, Carol Parks, Melanie Safka, vocal; Dave Doran, Jim Drennan, Angelo Mauceri, Jay Wolfe, background vocal; Edwin Hawkins Singers, vocal group; The Hand Made Band, unidentified strings, Marty Paich, string arranger.
Davlen Studios, Universal City, CA, July 12, 1976;
The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, CA, unknown date
| 32747 | I'm So Blue | Atlantic SD 18190 |
* Atlantic SD 18190 Melanie - Photograph 1976
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976
| Namely You | Contemporary S7636 |
* Contemporary S7636 Art Farmer - On The Road 1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2 - 1990
Art Farmer Quintet
same personnel.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976
| Downwind | Contemporary S7636 |
* Contemporary S7636 Art Farmer - On The Road 1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2 - 1990
Art Farmer Quintet
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1976
| What Am I Here For? | Contemporary S7636 | |
| Will You Still Be Mine? | - |
* Contemporary S7636 Art Farmer - On The Road 1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2 - 1990
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 16, 1976
| The Trip | Contemporary S7638 | |
| A Song For Richard | - | |
| Sweet Love Of Mine | - | |
| Junior Cat | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - | |
| The Trip (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-410-2 |
* Contemporary S7638 Art Pepper - The Trip 1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-410, OJCCD-410-2 - 1989
Dolo Coker Quintet
Blue Mitchell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1976
| Jumping Jacks | Xanadu 142 | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| Roots 4FB | - | |
| Mr. Yohe | - | |
| Tale Of Two Cities | - |
* Xanadu 142 Dolo Coker - California Hard 1977
= Xanadu XCD 1229 - 1995
1977
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Smith Dobsen, piano; Jim Nichols, bass; Brad Bilhorn, drums.
Half Moon Bay, Japan, January 23, 1977
| Mr. Yohe | Trio (J) PAP-25044 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| Lost Life | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | - |
* Trio (J) PAP-25044 Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 4 - A Night In Tunisia
= Storyville (D) SLP 4146, STCD 4146 Art Pepper - A Night In Tunisia
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1977
| Rita-San | Contemporary S7639 | |
| Ballad Of The Sad Young Men | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | - | |
| No Limit | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-411-2 |
* Contemporary S7639 Art Pepper - No Limit 1978
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-411, OJCCD-411-2 - 1989
Art Pepper With Cal Tjader Sextet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Clare Fischer, keyboards; Rob Fisher, bass; Peter Riso, drums; Pancho Sanchez, percussion; and Cal Tjader, vibes #6-8; Bob Redfield, guitar #6-8.
Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, April 5, 1977
| 1. | Introduction | Polydor (J) J00J 20390 |
| 2. | Cherokee | - |
| 3. | The Spirit Is Here | - |
| 4. | Here's That Rainy Day | - |
| 5. | Straight Life | - |
| 6. | Manteca | - |
| 7. | Manha De Carnaval | - |
| 8. | Felicidade | - |
* Polydor (J) J00J 20390 Art Pepper - First Live In Japan 1989
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Blues For Heard | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Scrapple From The Apple | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| But Beautiful | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7643 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7643 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Contemporary LP 7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7642 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four 1992
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Second Show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Live At The Vanguard | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Caravan | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7642 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Over The Rainbow | Contemporary C-7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| The Trip | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7644 | |
| Blues For Les | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642 | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 |
* Contemporary C-7650 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7644 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7644 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Contemporary LP 7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7642 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard 1992
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| No Limit | Contemporary C-7650 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Valse Triste | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| You Go To My Head | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7644 | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 |
* Contemporary C-7650 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7644 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7644 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Fifth Show), July 29, 1977
| count-off and Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Anthropology | - | |
| These Foolish Things | Contemporary C-7650 | |
| For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary C-7650 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Sixth Show), July 29, 1977
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Stella By Starlight | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Vanguard Max | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977
| count-off and Vanguard Max | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Las Cuevas De Mario | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| Goodbye | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7642 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| For Freddie | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2; Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 |
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7643 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7643 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Contemporary LP 7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7642 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard 1992
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Second Set (Eighth Show), July 30, 1977
| announcement, false start | ||
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| spoken introduction | ||
| More For Les | Contemporary C-7650 | |
| Cherokee | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| Blues For Heard | - |
* Contemporary C-7650 Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Village Vanguard, NYC, Third Set (Ninth Show), July 30, 1977
| count-off and For Freddie | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 | |
| More For Les | - | |
| Caravan | Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11, LP 7643 | |
| Labyrinth | - | |
| My Friend John | Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 |
* Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11 Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard 1980
* Contemporary LP 7643 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard 1980
= Contemporary S-7643 - 1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2 - 1992
= Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions 1995
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; Michael Formanek, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.
Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, August 6 and 8, 1977
| Blue Bossa | Contemporary CCD-14086-2 | |
| Art Meets Mr. Beautiful | - | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - |
* Contemporary CCD-14086-2 Art Pepper - San Francisco Samba 1997
The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)
Jon Faddis, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax.
Los Angeles, CA, September 13 and 15, 1977
| The Pick Up | Warner Bros. BSK 3144 | |
| Manipulation On The Center Divider | - |
* Warner Bros. BSK 3144 Jerry Fielding - The Gauntlet (Soundtrack)
1978
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Bob Mugnusson, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
YBC TV Hall, Yamagata, Japan, March 14, 1978
| Ophelia | Trio (J) PAP-25037 | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| My Laurie | - | |
| Caravan | Trio (J) PAP-25038 | |
| The Trip | - | |
| The Summer Knows | - | |
| Red Car | - |
* Trio (J) PAP-25037 Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 1 - My Laurie
= Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/2 Art Pepper - Live In Yamagata '78 - Not A Through Street
* Trio (J) PAP-25038 Art Pepper Memorial Collection Vol. 2 - The Summer Knows
= Tofrec (J) TFCL 88901/2 Art Pepper - Live In Yamagata '78 - Not A Through Street
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Mugnusson, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, September 2, 1978
| Among Friends | Interplay IP-7718 | |
| 'Round About Midnight | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| Blue Bossa | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| What's New | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Blue Bossa (take 2) | Interplay (J) TKCZ-79010, ARTCD-18 |
* Interplay IP-7718 Art Pepper - Among Friends 1978
= Flyright (E) FLY LP 211; Trio (J) PAP-9129 - 1980
= Discovery DS-837 - 1981
= Discovery DSCD-837 - 1988
= Interplay (J) 24EL6007 - 1989
= Interplay (J) TKCZ-79010 - 1993
= Interplay (J) ARTCD-18 -
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas #2.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 1 and 2, 1978
| 1. | Miss Who | Galaxy GXY-5119 |
| 2. | Mambo Koyama | - |
| 3. | Lover Come Back To Me | - |
| 4. | Patricia | - |
| 5. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 6. | Chris's Blues | - |
| 7. | I Love You | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Pepper Pot | - |
| 9. | These Foolish Things (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-474-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5119 Art Pepper Today 1979
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-474, OJCCD-474-2 - 1990
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, December 1, 2, 4 and 5, 1978
| Yardbird Suite (take 1) | Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3, GXY-5134 | |
| Yardbird Suite (take 2B) | Galaxy GCD-95002-2 |
same session.
| Over The Rainbow (take 1) | Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3, GXY-5133, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow (take 2) | Galaxy GCD-95003-2 |
* Galaxy (J) SMJ-9532-3 Various Artists - Birds And Ballads 1980
* Galaxy GXY-5134 Various Artists - 5 Birds And A Monk 1981
= Galaxy GCD-95002-2 Various Artists - Birds And Monks 1995
* Galaxy GXY-5133 Various Artists - Ballads By Four 1981
= Galaxy GCD-95003-2 Various Artists - Ballads By Five 1997
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
1979
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano #1-7; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums #1-7.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 23, 1979
| 1. | Straight, No Chaser (alternate take) | Galaxy GXY-5154 |
| 2. | Straight, No Chaser | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 3. | Yesterdays | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 4. | A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy GXY-5154 |
| 5. | A Night In Tunisia (alternate take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 6. | Diane | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | My Friend John | Galaxy GXY-5154 |
| 8. | Duo Blues | - |
* Galaxy GXY-5154 Art Pepper - New York Album 1985
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412 Art Pepper - So In Love 1980
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Bill Watrous Quintet
Bill Watrous, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Bob Magnason, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 26 and 27, 1979
| Just Friends | Yupiteru Records (J) YJ25-7024 | |
| Begin The Beguine | - | |
| When Your Lover Has Gone | - | |
| For Art's Sake | - | |
| Funny Blues | - | |
| Angel Eyes | - | |
| P. Town | - | |
| Angel Eyes (alternate take) | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023; Dan (J) TKCB-71588 | |
| Funny Blues (alternate take) | - |
* Yupiteru Records (J) YJ25-7024 Bill Watrous Quintet - Funk'n Fun 1979
= Dan (J) TKCB-71588 - 1999
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper - Sideman 1983
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 25 and 26, 1979
| Blues For Blanche (alternate take A) | Galaxy GXY-5148 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Donna Lee | Galaxy GXY-5148 | |
| Donna Lee (alternate take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Blues For Blanche (alternate take B) | - | |
| Blues For Blanche | Artists House AH 12; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| So In Love | - | |
| Lover Man | Galaxy GXY-5154 | |
| Body And Soul | Galaxy GXY-5148 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | Artists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust (alternate take) | - | |
| Anthropology | Galaxy GXY-5148 | |
| In A Mellotone | Artists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Desafinado | Galaxy GXY-5148 | |
| My Friend John (alternate take) | Artists House (J) VDJ-2008; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5148 Art Pepper - Artworks 1984
* Artists House AH 12, AH 9412 Art Pepper - So In Love 1980
* Galaxy GXY-5154 Art Pepper - New York Album 1985
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
* Artists House (J) VDJ-2008 Art Pepper - Stardust
Elvin Jones Quartet
Art Pepper, sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 14 and 20, 1979
| Sweet Mama | Trio (J) PAP-9173 | |
| Zange | - | |
| Tin Tin Deo | - | |
| The Witching Hour | - |
* Trio (J) PAP-9173 Elvin Jones - Very R.A.R.E. 1979
= Evidence ECD 22053-2 Elvin Jones - Very Rare 1993
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79030 Elvin Jones, Art Pepper - Very R.A.R.E. 1994
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy GXY-5128 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Trip | Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy GXY-5128 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Mambo Koyama | - | |
| Straight Life | - | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5128 Art Pepper - Landscape 1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2 -
* Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372 Art Pepper - Besame Mucho
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Kei Ishiguro
Kei Ishiguro, vocal; with Art Pepper, alto sax; Hiromasa Suzuki, keyboards; Tsunehide Matsuki, guitar; Akira Okazawa, bass; Syuichi Murakami, drums.
JVC Studios, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| Kurayami No Love Song | Victor (J) SJX-20174 |
same session.
| Konban O'hima | - |
* Victor (J) SJX-20174 Kei Ishiguro - Ad Lib 1980
= Victor (J) VICL-18150 - 1994
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 1979
| True Blues | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Avalon | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Sometime | - | |
| Mambo De La Pinta | Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372, 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Red Car | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY-5128 | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Straight Life | Galaxy GXY-5128 | |
| Besame Mucho | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy (J) VIJ-2372 Art Pepper - Besame Mucho
* Galaxy GXY-5128 Art Pepper - Landscape 1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-676-2 -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Solo
Art Pepper, alto sax.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 21, 1979
| But Beautiful | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| When You're Smiling | - |
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion #5.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 21, 1979
| 1. | Surf Ride | Galaxy GXY-5127 |
| 2. | Nature Boy | - |
| 3. | Straight Life | - |
| 4. | September Song | - |
| 5. | Make A List | - |
| 6. | Long Ago And Far Away | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-475-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 7. | Nature Boy (alternate take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5127 Art Pepper - Straight Life 1979
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-475, OJCCD-475-2 - 1990
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
1980
Jack Nitzsche
Art Pepper, alto sax; Alan Broadbent, conductor; Jack Nitzsche, music, producer.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1980
| 96472 | On The Road | Capitol SOO-12029 |
| 96473 | Carolyn's Theme | - |
| 96474 | Adagio For Strings | - |
| 96475 | Three Americans | - |
| 96476 | Jack's Theme | - |
| 96477 | The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise | - |
| 96478 | I Love Her Too | - |
| 96479 | Carolyn | - |
| 96480 | Jam | - |
| 96481 | Neal's Theme | - |
| 96482 | 901 | - |
| 96483 | Heart Beat | - |
* Capitol SOO-12029 Jack Nitzsche - Heart Beat (Soundtrack) 1980
Jack Sheldon And His West Coast Friends
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 and 22, 1980
| Angel Wings | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1001 | |
| Softly As In A Morning Sunrise | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | - | |
| Jack's Blues | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Historia De Un Amor | - | |
| Minority | - | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alternate take) | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 | |
| Broadway (alternate take) | - |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1001 Jack Sheldon And His West Coast Friends - Angel Wings 1980
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper - Sideman 1983
Pete Jolly And His West Coast Friends
Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, February 26 and 27, 1980
| Strike Up The Band | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1003 | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| I Surrender Dear | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | - | |
| Night And Day | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Out Of Nowhere | - | |
| Y.I. Blues (alternate take) | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1003 Pete Jolly And His West Coast Friends - Strike Up The Band 1980
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper - Sideman 1983
The Milcho Leviev Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England, June 27, 28 and 29, 1980
| Make A List, Make A Wish | Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 1 | |
| Sad, A Little Bit | - | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Blues For The Fisherman | - |
same session.
| True Blues | Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 5, MOLE 1 PLUS | |
| Goodbye | - | |
| Y.I. Blues | Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 5 | |
| Straight Life | - |
* Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 1 The Milcho Leviev Quartet - Blues For The Fisherman 1980
= Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 1 PLUS - 1985
* Mole Jazz (E) MOLE 5 The Milcho Leviev Quartet - True Blues 1981
Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends
Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Chuck De Monico, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, July 28 and 29, 1980
| Scrapple From The Apple | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1004 | |
| Wee | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| How High The Moon | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Groovin' High | - |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1004 Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends - Groovin' High 1980
Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends
Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; John Heard, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, July 30 and 31, 1980
| Atlas Blues | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1007 | |
| Lester Leaps In | - | |
| Autumn In New York | - | |
| My Funny Valentine | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| Imagination | - |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1007 Sonny Stitt And His West Coast Friends - Atlas Blues - "Blow! And Ballade" 1980
Art Pepper Quintet With Strings
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Stanley Cowell, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Cecil McBee, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; with Nate Rubin, concertmaster; Patrice Anderson, Audrey Desilva, Clifton Foster, Elizabeth Gibson or Stephen Gihl, Greg Mazmanian, Dan Smiley, John Tenney, Emily Van Valkenburgh, violin; Mary Ann Meredith or Terry Adams, Sharon O'Connor, cello; Jimmy Bond, Bill Holman, arranger, conductor.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 3 and 4, 1980
| Our Song | Galaxy GXY-5140 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | - | |
| That's Love | - | |
| Winter Moon | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out | - | |
| Blues In The Night | - | |
| The Prisoner | - | |
| Ol' Man River | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Here's That Rainy Day (alternate take) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Winter Moon (alternate take) | - | |
| When The Sun Comes Out (alternate take) | - | |
| Our Song (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| The Prisoner (alternate take) | - |
* Galaxy GXY-5140 Art Pepper - Winter Moon 1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-677-2 -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar #1,6,9; Cecil McBee, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, September 5, 1980
| 1. | Mr. Big Falls His J.G. Hand | Galaxy GXY-5141 |
| 2. | Close To You Alone | - |
| 3. | There Will Never Be Another You | - |
| 4. | Melolev | - |
| 5. | Goodbye Again! | - |
| 6. | Brazil | - |
| 7. | There Will Never Be Another You (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-678-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
| 8. | Melolev (alternate take) | - |
| 9. | Goodbye, Again! (alternate take) | - |
* Galaxy GXY-5141 Art Pepper - One September Afternoon 1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-678-2 -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Freddie Hubbard Nonet
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet, flugelhorn; Phil Ranelin, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano, electric piano; Peter Wolf, synthesizer; Roland Bautista, guitar; Stanley Clarke, bass, electric bass; Peter Erskine, drums; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion.
Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 17, 18 and 19, 1980
| Sunshine Lady | Eastworld (J) EWJ-80194 | |
| Eclipse | - | |
| Blue Nights | - | |
| Now I've Found Love | - | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Bring It Back Home | - |
* Eastworld (J) EWJ-80194 Freddie Hubbard - Mistral
= Liberty LT-1110 - 1981
1981
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Milcho Leviev, piano; George Mraz, bass; Al Foster, drums.
Fat Tuesday's, NYC, April 15, 1981
| Rhythm-a-ning | Elemental Music (Eu) 5990427 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love? | - | |
| Goodbye | - | |
| Make A List, Make A Wish | - | |
| Red Car | - |
* Elemental Music (Eu) 5990427 Art Pepper - Live At Fat Tuesday's 2015
Shelly Manne And His Hollywood All Stars
Bill Watrus, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1981
| Just Friends | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1012 | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Hollywood Jam Blues | - | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | - | |
| Limehouse Blues | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (alternate take) | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1012 Shelly Manne And His Hollywood All Stars - Hollywood Jam 1981
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper - Sideman 1983
Art Pepper - Duke Jordan Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Duke Jordan, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 1981
| Blues Montmartre | Galaxy 2GCD 8201-2 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Caravan | - | |
| Rhythm-a-ning | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| Besame Mucho | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| Radio Blues | - | |
| Good Bait | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - |
* Galaxy 2GCD 8201-2 Art Pepper With Duke Jordan In Copenhagen 1981 1996
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Pescara Jazz, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara, Italy, July 12, 1981
| Cherokee | Philology (It) W 100/101 |
* Philology (It) W 100/101 Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1981
| Thank You Blues | Galaxy GXY-5145 | |
| Valse Triste | Galaxy GXY-5151 | |
| What's New | - | |
| Landscape (edited version) | - | |
| Donna Lee | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape (unedited version) | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5145 Art Pepper - Art Lives - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 2 1983
* Galaxy GXY-5151 Art Pepper - APQ - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 3 1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2 Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1981
| Road Waltz | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Landscape | - |
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2 Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quartet
same personnel.
Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1981
| Roadgame | Galaxy GXY-5142 | |
| Road Waltz | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - | |
| Everything Happens To Me | - | |
| Allen's Alley | Galaxy GXY-5145 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| But Beautiful | - | |
| Mambo Koyama | Galaxy GXY-5151 | |
| Roadgame (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-774-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| For Freddie | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Arthur's Blues | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 |
* Galaxy GXY-5142 Art Pepper - Roadgame - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 1 1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-774-2 - 1993
* Galaxy GXY-5145 Art Pepper - Art Lives - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 2 1983
* Galaxy GXY-5151 Art Pepper - APQ - The Maiden Voyage Sessions Vol. 3 1984
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-680-2 Art Pepper - Arthur's Blues
Art Pepper & Zoot Sims All Stars
Art Pepper, alto sax #1,2,6; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1,3-6; Victor Feldman, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar #4,5; Ray Brown, bass #1,3-6; Charlie Haden, bass #2; Billy Higgins, drums.
Royce Hall, University Of California, Los Angeles, CA, September 27, 1981
| 1. | Wee (Allen's Alley) | Pablo PACD-2310-957-2 |
| 2. | Over The Rainbow | - |
| 3. | In The Middle Of A Kiss | - |
| 4. | Broadway | - |
| 5. | The Girl From Ipanema | - |
| 6. | Breakdown Blues | - |
* Pablo PACD-2310-957-2 Art 'N' Zoot 1995
1982 (aged 56)
Lee Konitz And His West Coast Friends
Lee Konitz, Art Pepper, alto sax; Michael Lang, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; John Dentz, drums.
Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, January 18 and 19, 1982
| S' Wonderful | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1016 | |
| Whims Of Chambers | - | |
| A Minor Blues In F | - | |
| This Can't Be Love | - | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | - | |
| Anniversary Song | - | |
| Cherokee | - | |
| S' Wonderful (alternate take) | Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 |
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1016 Lee Konitz And His West Coast Friends - High Jingo 1982
* Atlas Record (J) LA27-1023 Art Pepper - Sideman 1983
Richie Cole Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Richie Cole, alto, baritone sax; Roger Kellaway, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1982
| Return To Alto Acres | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8023 | |
| The Things We Did Last Summer | - | |
| Art's Opus #2 | - | |
| A & R | - | |
| Palo Alto Blues | - | |
| Broadway | - | |
| Sleigh Ride | Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032 |
* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8023 Richie Cole - Return To Alto Acres
* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032 Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic
Art Pepper Quintet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; John Dentz, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1982
| Section-8 Blues | Real Time RT 309 | |
| Sweet Lorraine | - | |
| Mode For Joe | - | |
| Darn That Dream | - | |
| Who Can I Turn To | - |
* Real Time RT 309 Art Pepper - Darn That Dream
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April 13 and 14, 1982
| Over The Rainbow | Galaxy GXY-5147 | |
| Tete-A-Tete | - | |
| Down That Dream | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | - | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| You Go To My Head | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| Last Thing Blues | - | |
| Over The Rainbow (alternate take) | - | |
| Body And Soul (alternate take) | - |
* Galaxy GXY-5147 Art Pepper, George Cables - Tete-A-Tete 1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-843-2 -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper - George Cables Duo
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, May 11 and 12, 1982
| Goin' Home | Galaxy GXY-5143 | |
| Samba Mom-Mom | - | |
| In A Mellotone | - | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' | - | |
| Isn't She Lovely | - | |
| Billie's Bounce | - | |
| Lover Man | - | |
| The Sweetest Sounds | - | |
| You Go To My Head (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Stardust | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alternate take A) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2; Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Darn That Dream | Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 | |
| Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alternate take B) | - |
* Galaxy GXY-5143 Art Pepper, George Cables - Goin' Home 1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-679-2 -
* Galaxy 16GCD 1016-2 Art Pepper - The Complete Galaxy Recordings 1989
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Roger Kellaway, piano; David Williams, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 30, 1982
| Landscape | Tofrec (J) TFCL 88918 | |
| Ophelia | - | |
| Mambo | - | |
| Koyama | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| When You're Smiling | - |
* Tofrec (J) TFCL 88918 Art Pepper Last Concert 1982 - Final Art