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by Roccosm
(113 posts)
18 years ago

Art Pepper, Strait Life

Great Book about one of the Greatest Payer's of all time. Very sad account of the life of a Jazz Great.

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  1. by Marty
    (7 posts)

    18 years ago

    Re: Art Pepper, Strait Life

    I read the book years ago, pretty sad, shocking stuff... If your interested in Pepper, get the DVD Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor It shows him playing and discussing his life.

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    1. by Roccosm
      (113 posts)

      18 years ago

      Re: Art Pepper, Strait Life

      Thank You marty , i will check it out.. I was so amazed at His ability to play under His addiction, especially with Buddy Rich, I bought that album in the 70's when it was released, But I have since My teen's have alway's loved Mr. Pepper's playing, I keep reading for the happy conculsion , and found Myself almost sick after every Page. My Wife said I am sorry I bought it for You, Your getting depredded. Oh well. Take care. and thank Youagin for the tip..Rocco

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    2. by Roccosm
      (113 posts)

      18 years ago

      Re: Art Pepper, Strait Life

      Thank You marty , i will check it out.. I was so amazed at His ability to play under His addiction, especially with Buddy Rich, I bought that album in the 70's when it was released, But I have since My teen's have alway's loved Mr. Pepper's playing, I keep reading for the happy conculsion , and found Myself almost sick after every Page. My Wife said I am sorry I bought it for You, Your getting depredded. Oh well. Take care. and thank Youagin for the tip..Rocco

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  2. by Roccosm
    (113 posts)

    18 years ago

    Re: Art Pepper, Straight Life

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