Straight Life: The Story Of Art Pepper by Art Pepper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Straight Life by Art Pepper, Laurie Pepper "Art Pepper (1925--1982) was called the greatest alto saxophonist of the post-Charlie Parker generation. But his autobiography, Straight Life, is much more than a jazz book--it is one of the most explosi" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Art Pepper (19251982) was called the greatest alto saxophonist of the post-Charlie Parker generation. But his autobiography, Straight Life , is much more than a jazz bookit is one of the most explosive, yet one of the most lyrical, of all autobiographies. This edition is updated with an extensive afterword by Laurie Pepper covering Art Peppers last years, and a complete and up-to-date discography by Todd Selbert. Author Biography Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr. (1925-1982) was an alto saxophonist who came to prominence in Stan Kentons band. Table of Contents * Cast of Characters 19251954 * Childhood, 19251939 * Patti, 19301944 * The Avenue, 19401944 * The Army, 19441946 * Heroin, 19461952 * On the Road with Stan Kentons Band, 19461952 * Busted, 19521953 * The Los Angeles County Jail, 1953 * The U.S. Public Health Service Hospital at Fort Worth, 19531954 1954-1966 * The Los Angeles County Jail: Integration, 19541956 * Diane, 19561958 * Suicides, 19581960 * Stealing, 1960 * The Los Angeles County Jail: The Hole, 19601961 * San Quentin, 1961 * San Quentin: Learning The Ropes, 19611964 * The Check Protector, 19641965 * San Quentin: Tattoos, 19651966 1966-1978 * Christine 19661968 * On the Road with Buddy Richs Band, 19681969 * Synanon. 1969 * Synanon: Laurie, 1969 * Synanon: Games, Raids, the Trip, 19691971 * The Return of Art Pepper, 19711978 * Conclusion Details ISBN0306805588 Author Laurie Pepper Short Title STRAIGHT LIFE UPDTD DA CAPO PR Edition Description Updtd Da Capo P Language English ISBN-10 0306805588 ISBN-13 9780306805585 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1994 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Alternative 9785550698792 Birth 1925 Death 1982 Subtitle The Story Of Art Pepper Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd DOI 10.1604/9780306805585 AU Release Date 1994-03-22 NZ Release Date 1994-03-22 US Release Date 1994-03-22 UK Release Date 1994-03-22 Pages 616 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 1994-03-22 DEWEY 788.73165092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7023000;

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