Living Legend (Art Pepper album)

Living Legend is a 1975 jazz album by saxophonist Art Pepper. It was recorded in Los Angeles in August 1975 and released on the Contemporary Records label. The album marked a significant comeback for Pepper after a long period of personal struggles, including drug addiction and incarceration. Living Legend features Pepper in a quartet setting, accompanied by pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Shelly Manne. The repertoire consists mainly of standards, showcasing Pepper's lyrical alto saxophone playing and his improvisational skills. It is considered a pivotal album in Pepper's discography, demonstrating his renewed artistic vitality and solidifying his legacy as one of the leading alto saxophonists in jazz.