Straight Life
Art Pepper · 1979
48 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and emotional depth woven through Pepper's soulful improvisations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rich emotional depth throughout
- gradual build to resolution
- soulful improvisations to savor
- for reflective evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Straight Life' was released in 1979, Art Pepper had experienced a significant personal and professional resurgence after battling addiction. This album marked a return to form for him, showcasing his matured style that reflected both his past struggles and triumphs. It followed his previous work, 'Living Legend', which had established him as a vital figure in jazz once again.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannonball Adderley· Sonny Rollins· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Surf Ride 6:57
- 2 Nature Boy 9:57
- 3 Straight Life 4:11
- 4 September Song 11:01
- 5 Make a List (Make a Wish) 9:48
- 6 Long Ago and Far Away 6:14
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