Art Pepper - An Afternoon In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert (180 Gram) (2 LP)

An Afternoon In Norway: The Kongsberg Concert captures alto saxophone legend Art Pepper at the height of his creative powers, performing live at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival in Norway on June 29, 1980. Accompanied by a world-class quartet featuring Milcho Leviev, Tony Dumas, and Carl Burnett, Pepper delivers a deeply expressive set before an enraptured audience, just after his celebrated residency at Ronnie Scott's in London. The performance is a vivid testament to Pepper’s emotional depth and inventive spirit in a period of renewed artistic vitality.

This release stands out with its meticulous restoration from the original stereo tape reels, complemented by a deluxe booklet featuring rare photos, insightful liner notes by Marc Myers, and interviews with Laurie Pepper and members of Pepper’s ensemble. Including an Art Pepper interview conducted at Kongsberg just before the show, the package offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s world and the vibrant energy of a historic afternoon in jazz history.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Elemental Music
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 05/09/2025
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TRACKS

A1. Y.I. Blues [Aka Untitled #34]
A2. The Trip
B1. Make A List, Make A Wish
C1. Patricia
C2. Caravan
D1. Blues For Blanche
D2. Straight Life