2008 four CD box set. Many Jazz fans consider Art Pepper the greatest alto saxophonist after Charlie Parker. Fact is that Pepper, gifted with one of the most beautiful alto sax tones in Jazz recorded some of the most memorable Jazz of the 1950s. 70 examples can be found within this set. Pepper is heard in Quartet and Quintet settings from 1952 to 1957, his sidemen including Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones and Chet Baker. Meticulously compiled by acknowledged expert Joop Visser, this set includes a 48 page booklet with the Art Pepper story and rare photos. Proper.