Straight Life: The Story of Art Pepper -- Art Pepper

Art Pepper (1925-1982) was called the greatest alto saxophonist of the post-Charlie Parker generation. But his autobiography, <i>Straight Life</i>, is much more than a jazz book--it 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 Pepper's last years, and a complete and up-to-date discography by Todd Selbert.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Art Pepper, Laurie Pepper<br><b>Publisher:</b> Da Capo Press<br><b>Published:</b> 04/01/1994<br><b>Pages:</b> 616<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.05lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780306805585<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Atlantic Monthly</i> 09/01/2004 pg. 139<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr.</b> (1925-1982) was an alto saxophonist who came to prominence in Stan Kenton's band.</p>