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The Early Show (album)

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Released
  
1976

Artist
  
Art Pepper

Label
  
Xanadu Records

Recorded
  
February 12, 1952

Release date
  
1976

Genre
  
Jazz

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The Early Show is a live album by jazz saxophonist Art Pepper. It was recorded on February 12, 1952 at the Surf Club in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Xanadu Records released the album in 1976 (Xanadu 108).

Contents

The Early Show and The Late Show (Xanadu 117) were both recorded the same night at the Surf Club. They represent the earliest recordings with Pepper as leader (Vantage Records has released recordings made in January 1952 at the Lighthouse Café, credited to Pepper, although Shorty Rogers was the leader).

Track listing

  1. "How High the Moon"
  2. "Suzy the Poodle"
  3. "Easy Steppin'"
  4. "Tickle Toe"
  5. "Patty Cake"
  6. "Move"
  7. "All the Things You Are"
  8. "Don't Blame Me"
  9. "Surf Ride"
  10. "Rose Room"
  11. "Suzy the Poodle (alternate take)"

Personnel

Recorded on February 12, 1952.

  • Art Pepper - alto saxophone, clarinet
  • Hampton Hawes - piano
  • Joe Mondragon - bass guitar
  • Larry Bunker - drums, vibes
  • Songs

    1How High the Moon3:57
    2Suzy the Poodle4:11
    3Easy Steppin'4:08

    References

    The Early Show (album) Wikipedia