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But Beautiful: Burke​-​Van Heusen

by Art Pepper

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This track's origins must, for various reasons, remain mysterious. The song was one of Art's favorites. True story: One day a call came in on our unlisted number asking Art to play a special gig. It was the funeral of a man Art had never met—who was a major fan. The money (always important) was good, and they weren't asking for the whole band. just Art. Art asked what tune they'd like to hear. They left it up to him. He pondered. Definitely NOT "Goodbye!" He finally decided on "But Beautiful." Art believed in beauty and believed it worked for any occasion.

lyrics

Don't make me shill!
You know the drill
I need moola to put out the melodies.
So if you're able
Leave a bit on the table.
And you can count on more albums
with all the amenities!
(like photos, booklets, stories etc.)

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released April 18, 2014
Art Pepper, George Cables, David Williams, Carl Burnett

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Art Pepper Los Angeles, California

Born in 1925 in Gardena, CA, and raised in San Pedro, CA. Incredible life can't be summarized here! Read all about it in STRAIGHT LIFE at Amazon. Read what it was like being married to him in ART: Why I Stuck with a Junkie Jazzman. Amazon ditto.

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