Personnel: Art Pepper (saxophone); George Cables (piano); George Mraz (bass); Elvin Jones (drums).
Recorded live at the Village Vanguard, New York, New York on July 30, 1977. Originally released on Contemporary (7644).
The CD reissue of this release, the third of four single sets that document Art Pepper's well-received engagement at the Village Vanguard, adds "For Freddie" to the original three-song program. The other selections, which feature pianist George Cables, bassist George Mraz and drummer Elvin Jones in addition to the altoist/leader, are intense interpretations of "You Go to My Head," Pepper's "The Trip" and a 16-minute version of "Cherokee." The altoist was entering his peak period and the entire gig has also been fully documented on a massive nine-CD box set. ~ Scott Yanow
