Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor
Originally released in 1982. Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor is a crime/documentary film. directed by Don McGlynn. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Art Pepper and Laurie Pepper
Synopsis
Saxophonist Art Pepper (1925-1982) lived the kind of jazz life only found in Hollywood movies. His prodigious talent led him to top gigs as a teenager, but drugs and attendant criminal activity knocked him out of commission for virtually all of the 1960s and early 1970s. This documentary, shot shortly after his searing memoir, {-Straight Life}, was published in 1979, shows Pepper in the full flower of a remarkable comeback. His third wife, Laurie, is featured prominently; they met in the drug treatment facility Synanon in 1969 and were married in 1974. She took over his business affairs and helped him write {-Straight Life}. Pepper tells his own story here, but the emphasis is on an evening's performance at a club in Malibu, with the musician in fine form, backed by a terrific trio. (Tom Wiener, Rovi)
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 48m
48 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor about?
Saxophonist Art Pepper (1925-1982) lived the kind of jazz life only found in Hollywood movies. His prodigious talent led him to top gigs as a teenager, but drugs and attendant criminal activity kno...
Who directed Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor?
Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor was directed by Don McGlynn.
How long is Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor?
Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
When was Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor released?
Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor was released on December 31, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor?
The main cast of Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor includes Art Pepper, Laurie Pepper.