Straight life : the story of Art Pepper

Art Pepper (1925–1982) was called the greatest alto saxophonist of the post-Charlie Parker generation. But his autobiography, __Straight Life__, is much more than a jazz book—it is one of the most explosive, yet one of the most lyrical, of all autobiographies. This edition is updated with an extensive afterword by Laurie Pepper covering Art Pepper’s last years, and a complete and up-to-date discography by Todd Selbert. Art Pepper (1925-1982) Was Called The Greatest Alto Saxophonist Of The Post-charlie Parker Generation. But His Autobiography, Straight Life, Is Much More Than A Jazz Book - It Is One Of The Most Explosive, Yet One Of The Most Lyrical, Of All Autobiographies. This Edition Is Updated With An Extensive Afterword By Laurie Pepper Covering Art Pepper's Last Years, And A Complete And Up-to-date Discography By Todd Selbert. 1925-1954. Childhood 1925-1939 -- Patti 1930-1944 -- The Avenue 1940-1944 -- The Army 1944-1946 -- Heroin 1946-1950 -- On The Road With Stan Kenton's Band 1946-1952 -- Busted 1952-1953 -- The Los Angeles County Jail 1953 -- The U.s. Public Health Service Hospital At Fort Worth 1953-1954 -- 1954-1966. The Los Angeles County Jail: Integration 1954-1956 -- Diane 1956-1958 -- Suicides 1958-1960 -- Stealing 1960 -- The Los Angels County Jail: The Hole 1960-1961 -- San Quentin 1961 -- San Quentin: Learning The Ropes 1961-1964 -- The Check Protector 1964-1965 -- San Quentin: Tattoos 1965-1966 -- 1966-1978. Christine 1966-1968 -- On The Road With Buddy Rich's Band 1968-1969 -- Synanon 1969 -- Synanon: Laurie 1969 -- Synanon: Games, Raids, The Trip 1969-1971 -- The Return Of Art Pepper 1971-1978. By Art And Laurie Pepper ; Introduction By Gary Giddins ; Discography By Todd Selbert. Originally Published: New York : Schirmer Books, C1979. With New Introd., Afterword, And Discography (p. 507-549). Includes Index. A world famous saxophonist tells the story of his successful career as a jazz musician, his problems with drug addiction, and the time he spent in hospitals, prisons, and drug rehabilitation centers.