Tokyo Debut
Tokyo Debut is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper recorded in Japan in 1977 by TBS Radio and originally released on the Japanese Polydor label in 1990 as First Live in Japan before being rereleased on the Galaxy label in 1995.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted "The unexpected enthusiasm of the crowd really got to Pepper and his improvisations are quite inspired. Memorable music".Track listing
All compositions by Art Pepper except where noted.- Introduction - 2:23
- "Cherokee (Ray [Noble song)|Cherokee]" - 12:03
- "The Spirit Is Here" - 8:58
- "Here's That [Rainy Day]" - 6:47
- "Straight Life" - 6:27
- "Manteca" - 12:59
- "Manhã de Carnaval" - 7:49
- "Samba de Orpheus" mistitled as Felicidade on CD and incomplete - 3:00
Personnel
- Art Pepper - alto saxophone
- Clare Fischer - electric piano
- Rob Fisher - bass
- Peter Riso - drums
- Poncho Sanchez - percussion - except tracks 3,4 and most of track 2
- Cal Tjader - vibraphone
- Bob Redfield - guitar