Playboys

These 1956 Pacific Jazz recordings feature the exceptional pairing of Art Pepper (alto sax) and Chet Baker (trumpet). Originally released in 1961 as Playboys, the album was later retitled Picture of Heath, with most tracks composed by Jimmy Heath. The supporting quartet—Curtis Counce (bass), Phil Urso (tenor sax), Carl Perkins (piano), and Larance Marable (drums)—provides dynamic support for Baker and Pepper's instinctive interplay. Highlights include the energetic "For Minors Only," where their tightly woven lines drive the bebop throughout. Essential listening for jazz enthusiasts seeking high-energy, sophisticated small-group jazz.