Official album cover artwork for Smack Up by Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper Quintet

Smack Up

RELEASED: October 24, 1960
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Smack Up 4:15 2. Las Cuevas De Mario 6:59 3. A Bit Of Basie 7:21 4. How Can You Lose 6:53 5. Maybe Next Year 4:21 6. Tears Inside 7:43
The album 'Smack Up' by the Art Pepper Quintet showcases a vibrant blend of bebop and cool jazz, featuring Pepper's exceptional alto saxophone skills. Recorded in 1977, the album embodies the improvisational spirit of jazz with intricate arrangements and interplay among the quintet members. It has been praised for its emotional depth and technical proficiency, solidifying Pepper's legacy as one of the leading figures in jazz.