Thursday Night at the Village Vanguard


Thursday Night at the Village Vanguard is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper, recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1977 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Art Pepper's appearances at the Village Vanguard in 1977 were a major success, making the brilliance of the West Coast-based altoist obvious to the New York critics... the music is consistently stimulating and emotional".

Track listing

All compositions by Art Pepper except as indicated
  1. "Valse Triste" - 11:15
  2. "Goodbye" - 11:49
  3. "Blues for Les" - 11:45
  4. "My Friend John" - 9:21
  5. "Blues For Heard" - 12:03 - CD Bonus Track

    Personnel