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Contents Introduction Jazz Legends In Japan - Enchanting Japanese Productions Trio Records Edition The second installment of the new "Jazz Legends In Japan" series, which revives globally rare works recorded in Japan or released only in Japan by overseas artists! Trio Records, which has focused on Japanese productions by overseas musicians and left behind many masterpieces, has revived its masterpiece titles with the latest digital remastering. Art Pepper made his first visit to Japan in 1977. This recording, made just before that visit, is a live recording that reflects the full potential of Pepper at this time. From the Coltrane-esque modal jazz of "The Trip" to the expansively swinging "A Night In Tunisia," you can fully enjoy the playing of the newly revived Pepper shortly after his return. Personnel: Art Pepper (as), Jim Nichols (b), Brad Billhorn (ds), Smith Dobson (p) Release Year: 1983 Recording: January 23, 1977 Bach Dynamite & Dancing Society CA Liner Notes: Kazunori Harada Media Reviews, etc. Art Pepper made his first visit to Japan in 1977. This album, recorded just before that visit, is a live recording that reflects the peak of Pepper's playing at this time. From the Coltrane-esque modal jazz of "The Trip" to the expansively swinging "A Night In Tunisia," you can fully enjoy the playing of the newly reborn Pepper shortly after his return. (C)RS
