Art Lives
# Art Lives

Art Lives (subtitled Recorded in Performance at The Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles) is a live album by saxophonist Art Pepper recorded in 1981 at the Maiden Voyage nightclub in Los Angeles and released on the Galaxy label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted "Pepper, pianist George Cables, bassist David Williams, and drummer Carl Burnett are heard at their best on "Allen's Alley" and "Samba Mom Mom." A special highlight is a passionate duet by Pepper and Cables on "But Beautiful."".

## Track listing

All compositions by Art Pepper except where noted.

* "Allen's Alley" (Denzil Best) - 10:36
* "Samba Mom Mom" - 10:39
* "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, the lyrics by Johnny Burke) - 8:43
* "Thank You Blues" - 13:34
* Recorded at the Maiden Voyage, in Los Angeles CA on August 13, 1981 (track 4) and August 15, 1981 (tracks 1-3)

## Personnel

* Art Pepper - alto saxophone
* George Cables - piano
* David Williams - bass (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
* Carl Burnett - drums (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
