Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm section ECMRecordings was released in late 1960

was released in late 1960 and was noted for its varied choice in music from jazz standards to blues numbers to doo-wop and rhythm & blues

' and constructs a solo on 'Blue Seven' that practically defines his style

especially when they can savor this superb vinyl reissue

was ranked #119 on RollingStone’s list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2012

" James made both the R&B and pop charts with the album’s title cut

Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm section ECMRecordings was released in late 1960Among the many gems from Art Peppers superlative discography was a January 19, 1957 studio date in which the altoist fronted a quartet featuring the rhythm section from Miles Davis first great quintet (1955 1957): pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Ten exquisite tracks were recorded in a period of just five hours, nine of which made their way onto the album Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section. Two compositions