The second of four releases taken from altoist
Art Pepper
's very successful stint at the Village Vanguard in July 1977 features
Pepper
greatly assisted by a highly sympathetic rhythm section (pianist
George Cables
, bassist
George Mraz
, and drummer
Elvin Jones
). He's at his best on "Caravan," which finds him doubling on tenor, and on an intense rendition of "But Beautiful." ~ Scott Yanow