Art Pepper – Four Brothers

Art Pepper – Groovin’ High

From “Art Pepper + 11” : 1959 : Contemporary Records

This album on the Contemporary Records label is considered a classic jazz recording by its many fans. The alto saxophone player Art Pepper is at the peak of his powers, as he and a mini big band explore classic tunes from the bop and cool jazz era. Marty Paich does the arrangements, Jimmy Guiffre wrote the tune “Four Brothers” and Dizzy Gillespie composed “Groovin’ High”.

Players:
Art Pepper – Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Pete Candoli – Trumpet
Jack Shelton – Trumpet
Dick Nash – Trombone
Bob Envoldsen – Valve Trombone
Vince DeRosa – French Horn
Bud Shank – Alto Sax
Richie Kamuka – Tenor Sax
Med Flory – Baritone Sax
Russ Freeman – Piano
Joe Mondragon – Bass
Mel Lewis – Drums