| Tokyo Debut | ||||
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| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | April 5, 1977 | |||
| Venue | Yūbin Chokin Hall, Tokyo | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 66:25 | |||
| Label | Galaxy GCD-4201-2 | |||
| Producer | Yasumasa Okamoto | |||
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Tokyo Debut is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper recorded in Japan in 1977 by TBS Radio and originally released on the Japanese Polydor label in 1990 as First Live in Japan before being rereleased on the Galaxy label in 1995. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted "The unexpected enthusiasm of the crowd really got to Pepper and his improvisations (even though he is not playing with his regular group) are quite inspired. Memorable music". [2]
All compositions by Art Pepper except where noted.
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The Summer Knows is an album by Art Farmer recorded in 1976 and originally released on the Japanese East Wind label.
Art Farmer Quintet at Boomers is a live album by Art Farmer recorded in New York in 1976 and originally released on the Japanese East Wind label. A second volume of recordings was released in 2003 on the Test of Time label. Clifford Jordan, who had played with Farmer in the Horace Silver quintet in the late 1950s and would appear on several of Farmer's albums in the 1980s, plays tenor saxophone.
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Night Lights is an album by American jazz saxophonist Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1963 and first released on the Philips label.
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Tête-à-Tête is a duet album by saxophonist Art Pepper and pianist George Cables recorded in 1982 and released on the Galaxy label.
Goin' Home is a duet album by saxophonist Art Pepper and pianist George Cables recorded in 1982 and released on the Galaxy label.
Art 'n' Zoot is a live album by saxophonists Art Pepper and Zoot Sims recorded in 1981 at Royce Hall in Los Angeles and released on the Pablo label in 1995.
Cheese Cake is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964 by Danmarks Radio and released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.
Orfeu is an album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 1999 and originally released on the Japanese Somethin' Else label with a US release on Blue Note Records.