Art Pepper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Art Pepper

American musician

Date of Birth: 01-Sep-1925

Place of Birth: Gardena, California, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jun-1982

Profession: clarinetist, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Arthur Edward Pepper Jr.
(September 1, 1925 – June 15, 1982) was an American alto saxophonist and very occasional tenor saxophonist and clarinetist.
A longtime figure in West Coast jazz, Pepper came to prominence in Stan Kenton's big band.
He was known for his emotionally charged performances and several stylistic shifts throughout his career, and was described by critic Scott Yanow as "the world's great altoist" at the time of his death.