Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of West Coast Jazz with the ART PEPPER Quartet's "at the Surf Club 1952" CD. This essential recording captures alto saxophonist Art Pepper at a pivotal moment in his career, leading a superb quartet featuring the legendary Hampton Hawes on piano, Joe Mondragon on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums and vibes. Recorded live in February 1952 at the iconic Surf Club in Los Angeles, these performances showcase Pepper's innovative melodic imagination and the group's fresh, swinging, and freedom-infused approach that defined the emerging West Coast Jazz scene.

This 2020 compilation by Fresh Sound Records presents a digitally remastered, 24-bit MONO recording, ensuring a pristine listening experience. Featuring 17 tracks, including classics like "Night in Tunisia," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "All the Things You Are," alongside Pepper's own compositions such as "Spiked Punch" and "Surf Ride," this album is a treasure for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike. It offers a unique glimpse into a significant period of jazz history, preserving the moment when Art Pepper truly found his own musical voice.