Gettin' Together
Art Pepper · 1960
58 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Lush improvisations and emotive solos intertwine, crafting a vibrant tapestry of West Coast jazz.
Why this album works
'Gettin' Together' received positive critical acclaim, reinforcing Pepper's status in the jazz community. The album's sophisticated arrangements and Pepper's emotive playing influenced many contemporaries and contributed to the evolution of West Coast jazz during this era.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1960, 'Gettin' Together' marked Art Pepper's return to recording after a turbulent period of addiction and incarceration. This album showcases his artistic revival, coming just after the critically acclaimed 'Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section' which solidified his reputation as a leading figure in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whims of Chambers Standout 6:57
- 2 Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise 6:56
- 3 Bijou the Poodle 6:00
- 4 Why Are We Afraid? 3:37
- 5 Rhythm-a-ning 7:15
- 6 Diane Standout 4:59
- 7 Gettin’ Together Standout 6:56
- 8 The Way You Look Tonight 6:37
- 9 Gettin’ Together (alternate take) 8:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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