Art Pepper The Way It Was Sealed Vinyl LP with Warne Marsh Contemporary S7630

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Art Pepper The Way It Was! with Warne Marsh Sealed Vinyl LP - Contemporary S7630 (1972)
Condition: New, Still Factory Sealed. New old stock.
The Way It Was! is an album by Art Pepper, originally released under the title "Art Pepper with Warne Marsh." It features alto saxophonist Art Pepper and tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh and was recorded in 1956. The rhythm section on those tracks is pianist Ronnie Ball, bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Gary Frommer. 
The Way It Was AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow Despite his very erratic lifestyle, altoist Art Pepper never made a bad record. This collection is better than most. The first four titles team together Pepper with tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh, pianist Ronnie Ball, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Gary Frommer for generally intriguing explorations of four standards. One can feel the influence of Lennie Tristano (with Pepper in Lee Konitz's place), although Pepper had his own sound and a more hard-swinging style. The success of the Pepper-Marsh front line makes one wish that they had recorded together again. The other three selections are leftovers from a trio of classic Pepper albums, and all are quite worthwhile. Pepper is heard backed by three separate rhythm sections, which include pianists Red Garland, Dolo Coker, or Wynton Kelly; either Paul Chambers or Jimmy Bond on bass; and Philly Joe Jones, Frank Butler, or Jimmy Cobb on drums. Overall, this album sticks to bop standards and finds Art Pepper in top form.
Track listing
A1 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me A2 All The Things You Are A3 What's New A4 Tickle Toe
B1 The Man I Love B2 Autumn Leaves B3 The Way You Look Tonight
Personnel Alto Saxophone – Art Pepper Bass – Ben Tucker (A1 to A4), Jimmy Bond (B2), Paul Chambers (B1, B3) Drums – "Philly" Joe Jones (B1), Frank Butler (B2), Gary Frommer (A1 to A4), Jimmy Cobb (B3) Piano – Dolo Coker (B2), Red Garland (B1), Ronnie Ball (A1 to A4), Wynton Kelly (B3) Producer – Lester Koenig Tenor Saxophone – Warne Marsh (A1 to A4) _____________________________________________
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