Straight life : the story of Art Pepper / by Art and Laurie Pepper ; discography by Todd Selbert.
| Author/creator | Pepper, Art |
| Other author | Pepper, Laurie author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books, ©1979. |
| Description | xii, 516 pages, 16 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Cast of characters -- Childhood, 1925-1939 -- Patti, 1930-1944 -- The Avenue, 1940-1944 -- The Army, 1944-1946 -- Heroin, 1946-195 -- 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 -- The Los Angeles County Jail : integration, 1954-1956 -- Diane, 1956-1958 -- Suicides, 1958-1960 -- Stealing, 1960 -- The Los Angeles 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 -- 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 -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 477-507. |
| LCCN | 79007363 |
| ISBN | 0028718208 |
| ISBN | 9780028718200 |
| ISBN | 0028720105 |
| ISBN | 9780028720104 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML419 .P48 1979 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |