{"product_id":"chet-baker-art-pepper-playboys-special-edition","title":"Chet Baker \u0026 Art Pepper - Playboys (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1956 'Playboys' is a masterpiece by legendary trumpeter Chet \u003cbr\u003eBaker and saxophonist Art Pepper\u003cbr\u003eThe album showcases the collaboration between two prominent West Coast jazz \u003cbr\u003emusicians and includes other notable players such as pianist Carl Perkins, bassist \u003cbr\u003eCurtis Counce, and drummer Lawrence Marable.\u003cbr\u003eThe album is known for its cool jazz \u003cbr\u003estyle, characterized by smooth, lyrical improvisations and a relaxed, swinging feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to potential legal issues with Playboy magazine, the album was reissued in 1961 \u003cbr\u003eas \"Picture of Heath.\" This name change also emphasised the contributions of \u003cbr\u003esaxophonist and composer Jimmy Heath, who wrote most of the tracks on the album \u003cbr\u003ethat's a prime example of the West Coast jazz style, which is known for its cool, \u003cbr\u003erelaxed sound, contrasting with the more aggressive bebop style of the East Coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Playboys' features intricate arrangements and smooth, lyrical improvisations: tracks \u003cbr\u003elike \"Picture of Heath\" and \"For Miles and Miles\" highlight the seamless interplay \u003cbr\u003ebetween Baker's trumpet and Pepper's alto saxophone.\u003cbr\u003eCritics and jazz enthusiasts \u003cbr\u003ehave praised the album for its cohesive ensemble work and the individual talents of \u003cbr\u003ethe musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERMITAGE","offers":[{"title":"Special Edition Yellow Vinyl","offer_id":53206767731015,"sku":"TRI-62916","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/b484539174d0a49314a02887884663d1.jpg?v=1769375345","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/chet-baker-art-pepper-playboys-special-edition","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}