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Chet Baker & Art Pepper • Picture of Heath

 



Review
by Lindsay Planer
The seven sides that make up the all-star outing Picture of Heath (1961) might be familiar to fans of co-leads Chet Baker (trumpet) or Art Pepper (alto saxophone), as Playboys (1956). Perhaps owing to trademark-related issues with the men's magazine of the same name, Picture of Heath became the moniker placed on the 1961 Pacific Jazz vinyl re-release, as well as the 1989 compact disc. Regardless of the designation on the label, the contents gather selections recorded on October 31, 1956 -- the third encounter between Baker and Pepper. Backing Baker and Pepper are the sizable quartet of Carl Perkins (piano) [note: not to be confused with the '50s and '60s rockabilly star], Larance Marable (drums), Curtis Counce (bass), and Phil Urso (tenor sax). Although Pepper supplied "Minor Yours" and "Tynan Time," the majority of the material can be traced to Heath Brothers trio member, Jimmy Heath (sax/flute), who was himself an acclaimed instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. The aggregate provide essential interpretations of his work, adding their own unique earmarks on to what is arguably the best and most playful interaction involving Baker and Pepper. Notable occurrences can be heard on "Picture of Heath" where Pepper sonically salutes Thelonious Monk, quoting recognizable passages from "Rhythm-A-Ning" on a number of occasions -- initially during a fierce exchange with Baker on the title track and then again prominently in the commencement of the aforementioned Pepper composition "Tynan Time." One of the more striking elements coalescing the partnership between the combo's soloists is the seemingly innate abilities that Baker and Pepper share as they propel themselves through the limber lines of "For Minors Only." The level of musicianship is evident as Counce, Perkins, and Marable effortlessly banter with youthful verve. Both the studied bop enthusiast and average jazz lover will find much to enjoy and revisit on Picture of Heath.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/picture-of-heath-mw0000038315

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Reseña
por Lindsay Planer
Las siete caras que componen el álbum de estrellas Picture of Heath (1961) pueden ser familiares para los fans de los co-líderes Chet Baker (trompeta) o Art Pepper (saxofón alto), como Playboys (1956). Tal vez debido a problemas relacionados con la marca registrada de la revista masculina del mismo nombre, Picture of Heath se convirtió en el nombre de la reedición en vinilo de Pacific Jazz de 1961, así como del disco compacto de 1989. Independientemente de la denominación de la etiqueta, el contenido recoge selecciones grabadas el 31 de octubre de 1956, el tercer encuentro entre Baker y Pepper. Respaldando a Baker y Pepper está el considerable cuarteto de Carl Perkins (piano) [nota: no confundir con la estrella del rockabilly de los 50 y 60], Larance Marable (batería), Curtis Counce (bajo) y Phil Urso (saxo tenor). Aunque Pepper aportó "Minor Yours" y "Tynan Time", la mayor parte del material se debe al miembro del trío Heath Brothers, Jimmy Heath (saxo/flauta), que fue él mismo un aclamado instrumentista, compositor y arreglista. El conjunto proporciona interpretaciones esenciales de su obra, añadiendo sus propias marcas únicas a lo que es posiblemente la mejor y más juguetona interacción entre Baker y Pepper. Se pueden escuchar ocurrencias notables en "Picture of Heath", donde Pepper saluda sonoramente a Thelonious Monk, citando pasajes reconocibles de "Rhythm-A-Ning" en varias ocasiones - inicialmente durante un feroz intercambio con Baker en la pista del título y luego de nuevo de forma prominente en el comienzo de la composición de Pepper antes mencionada "Tynan Time". Uno de los elementos más llamativos que cohesiona la asociación entre los solistas del combo es la capacidad aparentemente innata que comparten Baker y Pepper cuando se impulsan a través de las ágiles líneas de "For Minors Only". El nivel de musicalidad es evidente mientras Counce, Perkins y Marable bromean sin esfuerzo con un brío juvenil. Tanto los entusiastas del bop como los amantes del jazz encontrarán mucho que disfrutar y revisar en Picture of Heath.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/picture-of-heath-mw0000038315


Tracklist:
1. Picture Of Heath       
2. For Miles And Miles
3. C.T.A.
4. For Minors Only
5. Minor Yours
6. Resonant Emotions       
7. Tynan Time

Credits:
Chet Baker (trumpet);
Art Pepper (alto saxophone);
Phil Urso (tenor saxophone);
Carl Perkins (piano);
Curtis Counce (bass);
Lawrence Marable (drums).

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