Jazz:West Records

Art Pepper on Jazz:West and Intro Records

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Jazz & Blues, Jazz
Cover of the book Jazz:West Records by James A. Harrod, Jazz Research Monographs
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Author: James A. Harrod ISBN: 9780692530733
Publisher: Jazz Research Monographs Publication: October 1, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James A. Harrod
ISBN: 9780692530733
Publisher: Jazz Research Monographs
Publication: October 1, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English
A history of the Jazz:West label established by Herb Kimmel in 1954. Jazz artists recorded by Kimmel include: Jack Sheldon, Walter Norris, Zoot Sims, Jane Fielding, Kenny Drew, Joe Maini, Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, James Clay, Julius Wechter, and Art Pepper. Additional chapters examine Art Pepper's continuing recording career from July 1956 through April 1957 including Pepper's recordings on Tampa, Pacific Jazz, Intro, and Omegatape. The book includes a previously unpublished interview with Art and Laurie Pepper by Will Thornbury where Pepper discusses his recordings from this period.Herb Kimmel's greatest fame was achieved as an experimental psychologist where he received numerous awards and recognition for his pioneering work in such fields as biofeedback. Prior to completing his doctoral degree at USC he worked as a deputy sheriff at the Wayside Honor Rancho where he encountered inmates such as Gene Roland, Gerry Mulligan, and Will MacFarland. These encounters would play a significant in his decision to establish Jazz:West Records and Outpost Productions. Kimmel was also a published writer and composer.A complete discography covers all releases on Jazz:West, Intro, and Score. Brief biographies are included of all of the jazz artists who recorded for Jazz:West and Intro. 197 photographs and illustrations, many in color, are included. A bibliography, names & places index, and end notes complete the book.
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A history of the Jazz:West label established by Herb Kimmel in 1954. Jazz artists recorded by Kimmel include: Jack Sheldon, Walter Norris, Zoot Sims, Jane Fielding, Kenny Drew, Joe Maini, Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, James Clay, Julius Wechter, and Art Pepper. Additional chapters examine Art Pepper's continuing recording career from July 1956 through April 1957 including Pepper's recordings on Tampa, Pacific Jazz, Intro, and Omegatape. The book includes a previously unpublished interview with Art and Laurie Pepper by Will Thornbury where Pepper discusses his recordings from this period.Herb Kimmel's greatest fame was achieved as an experimental psychologist where he received numerous awards and recognition for his pioneering work in such fields as biofeedback. Prior to completing his doctoral degree at USC he worked as a deputy sheriff at the Wayside Honor Rancho where he encountered inmates such as Gene Roland, Gerry Mulligan, and Will MacFarland. These encounters would play a significant in his decision to establish Jazz:West Records and Outpost Productions. Kimmel was also a published writer and composer.A complete discography covers all releases on Jazz:West, Intro, and Score. Brief biographies are included of all of the jazz artists who recorded for Jazz:West and Intro. 197 photographs and illustrations, many in color, are included. A bibliography, names & places index, and end notes complete the book.

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