Among Friends cover

Among Friends

Art Pepper · 1978

45 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of improvisational jazz that showcases Art Pepper's emotive saxophone against a backdrop of classic standards.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • emotive saxophone-driven improvisation
  • intimate late-night listening experience
  • reflective moments with friends
  • warm background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced thrills
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Among Friends' was released in 1978, Art Pepper had navigated a tumultuous career marked by addiction and recovery. This album came after his comeback in the 1970s, following a period of relative obscurity, and it represents his deepening artistry during this rejuvenation phase.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Among Friends 6:25
  • 2 Round About Midnight 6:46
  • 3 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 5:04
  • 4 Blue Bossa 4:23
  • 5 What Is This Thing Called Love? 4:27
  • 6 What's New? 5:53
  • 7 Bésame Mucho 7:00
  • 8 I'll Remember April 5:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata