Saturday Night at the Village Vanguard

Performer Notes:

• 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

Producer: Lester Koenig

Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo

Country: USA

Studio/Live: Live

Guest Artist: George Cables; George Mraz; Elvin Jones

Release Date: 21 February, 1992

Label: The Village Company

Dimensions: 12.6 x 1.1 x 14 centimeters (0.03 kg)