Winter Moon
Art Pepper · 1981
57 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush amalgamation of cool jazz and emotive ballads, featuring Pepper's expressive saxophone at its core.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from critics and was notable for its introspective quality during a time when jazz was experiencing shifts toward more commercial sounds. It is often cited as a pivotal record that contributed to the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz aesthetics in the early 1980s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent melodic journey long, immersive listening sessions contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Winter Moon' was Art Pepper's first studio album after a significant hiatus due to personal struggles. This album marked his return to the music scene, showcasing his mature sound and deep emotional expression, following his acclaimed but less commercially successful works in the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Our Song 5:32
- 2 Here's That Rainy Day Standout 5:21
- 3 That's Love 4:52
- 4 Winter Moon Standout 5:33
- 5 When the Sun Comes Out 5:48
- 6 Blues in the Night Standout 7:00
- 7 The Prisoner (Love theme from "The Eyes of Laura Mars") 6:48
- 8 Our Song (alternate take) 5:33
- 9 The Prisoner (alternate take) 4:57
- 10 Ol' Man River 6:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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