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The Omega Man
| Recorded | Jan 1958 |
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| Label | Onyx Records |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 843588 |
The record
Onyx caught this quartet in a quiet stretch before Pepper's Contemporary breakthrough, with Carl Perkins' behind-the-back left hand giving the rhythm section its own personality. His alto turns lyrical and aching over Ben Tucker's steady walk.
Session personnel
- Art Pepper — alto saxophone
- Ben Tucker — bass
- Chuck Flores — drums
- Carl Perkins — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1974 | Onyx Records (3) · ORI 219 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Remastered, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1974 | Onyx Records — MONO |
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