Art Pepper ‎– Pepper Pot , Interlude MO-512, VG/VG+, 1959, original 1st pressing
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Mar 18, 2026 Sold Date
Mar 8, 2026 Start Date
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A soulful West Coast rarity from alto sax legend Art Pepper, issued on the elusive Interlude label. This 1959 pressing captures Pepper in expressive form, with arrangements that swing and simmer.

A solid player copy of a scarce title, ideal for collectors who appreciate Pepper’s lyrical phrasing and the moody charm of Interlude’s short-lived catalog.



Track listings and information:
A1        Melancholy Madeline Written-By – Robert Scherman
A2        You And The Night And The Music
Written-By – Dietz-Schwartz
A3        Abstract Art
Written-By – Art Pepper
A4        Over The Rainbow
Written-By – Harburg*, Arlen
A5        Sidewinder
Written-By – Pittman*, Paich
B1        Besame Mucho
Written-By – Valazaquez, Skylar
B2        I Surrender Dear
Written-By – Cliffotd, Barris
B3        Diane
Written-By – Art Pepper
B4        Pepper Pot
Written-By – Art Pepper

    Record Company – Interlude Records, Inc.
    Pressed By – Allied Record Manufacturing Company – B-21776
    Pressed By – Allied Record Manufacturing Company – B-21777

    Alto Saxophone – Art Pepper
    Bass – Ben Tucker (tracks: B1 to B4), Buddy Clark (tracks: A1 to A5)
    Cover – Armand Acosta
    Directed By – Robert Scherman
    Drums – Frank Capp (tracks: A1 to A5), Gary Frommer (tracks: B1 to B4)
    Liner Notes – Phil Jones (37)
    Photography By – Robert C. Bucknam
    Piano – Marty Paich (tracks: A1 to A5), Russ Freeman (tracks: B1 to B4)

Black label with silver print.

Side A includes tracks previously released on Marty Paich Quartet. Side B includes tracks previously released on The Art Pepper Quartet.

    Matrix / Runout: int 132-A
    Matrix / Runout: int 132-B
    Matrix / Runout: INT-132-A B-21776 B
    Matrix / Runout: INT-132-B B-21777 A


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