Another demonstration of one of the most powerful and brilliant improvisors that there ever was. Pepper is always Pepper, avoiding licks in favor of pure spontaneous original ideas. Master of his instrument to a degree rarely ever achieved by anyone, Pepper is always in control of the music, his horn, the time, and astoundingly precise and articulate expression of ideas. Then there is that immense and powerful sound rare if ever heard by anyone on Baritone Saxophone. Pepper was truly accepted as an equal early on by the great African American contemporaries such as Elvin Jones, Donald Byrd, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller, Thad Jones, and many more who embraced Pepper as an equal.
Have you read the biography of Pepper that came out a couple of years ago? It’s available as an ebook and has links to a huge amount of his recordings- check it out if you haven’t already.
Many thanks Danno for these outrageous videos of Pepper et al.
Pure perfection of the Bari / The Music!
Another demonstration of one of the most powerful and brilliant improvisors that there ever was. Pepper is always Pepper, avoiding licks in favor of pure spontaneous original ideas. Master of his instrument to a degree rarely ever achieved by anyone, Pepper is always in control of the music, his horn, the time, and astoundingly precise and articulate expression of ideas. Then there is that immense and powerful sound rare if ever heard by anyone on Baritone Saxophone. Pepper was truly accepted as an equal early on by the great African American contemporaries such as Elvin Jones, Donald Byrd, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller, Thad Jones, and many more who embraced Pepper as an equal.
Have you read the biography of Pepper that came out a couple of years ago? It’s available as an ebook and has links to a huge amount of his recordings- check it out if you haven’t already.
If an express train played the baritone saxophone....!!!
The gold standard for baritone sax players.
For me Pepper Adams is one of the greatest hard bop baritone saxophonist ever, a great sound, seamless ideas and great timing 🙏🏿
Well said, I must agree with you Tony!
This is one of the most insane and awesome versions of this song I’ve ever heard. Pepper was something else. The rest of the band is awesome too!
stunned by how good the audio is
Yes it is amazing. I obtained a scratchy video recording, and a higher quality audio recording, which I mated with the video. Thanks.
Oooo that Muppet theme quote got me hah!
Thanks for posting!
lol The Muppet Show quote during his solo