Art Pepper's Surf Ride showcases the legendary alto saxophonist's bright tone, quick reflexes, and gift for crafting simple yet memorable melodic lines. Featuring three different groups of players across twelve tracks, most of which were composed by Pepper himself, the album flows surprisingly well despite its varied personnel and demonstrates Pepper's playing throughout in superior form.

Long considered a "holy grail" for jazz collectors, this acclaimed album has been lovingly reissued as part of Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series. The release features all-analog mastering from the original stereo tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, pressed on audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl at RTI and housed in a premium Stoughton Tip-On Jacket, making this essential listening for both longtime Pepper fans and newcomers to his artistry.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Savoy Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 11/14/2025
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TRACKS

A1. Tickle Toe
A2. Chili Pepper
A3. Susie The Poodle
A4. Brown Gold
A5. Holiday Flight
A6. Surf Ride
B1. Straight Life
B2. Cinnamon
B3. Thyme Time
B4. The Way You Look Tonight
B5. Nutmeg
B6. Art's Oregano