Picture of Heath (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP BF25BOOKS20 Sun & Rain

Sun & Rain

From in-studio foibles to members departing to the life-changing aftereffects of dealing with a sick family member

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A portrait of legendary human rights activist Marsha P

Picture of Heath (Tone Poet Series): Vinyl LP BF25BOOKS20 Sun & RainHaving teamed up on two prior Pacific Jazz recordings, trumpeter Chet Baker & alto saxophonist Art Pepper continued their fruitful collaboration with the supremely swinging 1956 album Picture of Heath (which was originally released as Playboys until Hugh Hefner objected). The sextet for the session was brimming with top talent from the West Coast Jazz scene including tenor saxophonist Phil Urso, pianist Carl Perkins, bassist Curtis Counce, and drummer