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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannonball Adderley· Sonny Rollins· John Coltrane
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
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