Bill Perkins, Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca - Just Friends (Remastered 2002) (1957)

This release compiles rare 1950s recordings by tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins, a prominent figure of the Los Angeles jazz scene. Perkins showcases a distinctive sound that blends the lean, cool aesthetic with a soulful quality, performing on tenor sax, flute, and bass clarinet. The collection features material from the Pacific Jazz and Liberty labels, highlighting collaborations with jazz icons such as Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca, and Hampton Hawes in both ensemble and small-group settings.

Tracklist:
1-1 Bill Perkins;Richie Kamuca - Just Friends (Remastered 2002) [5:09]
1-2 Bill Perkins;Art Pepper - A Foggy Day (Remastered 2002) [3:55]
1-3 Bill Perkins;Richie Kamuca - All Of Me (Remastered 2002) [4:32]
1-4 Bill Perkins;Art Pepper - Diane-A-Flow (Remastered 2002) [3:07]
1-5 Bill Perkins;Richie Kamuca - Limehouse Blues (Remastered 2002) [3:17]
1-6 Bill Perkins;Art Pepper - What Is This Thing Called Love? (Remastered 2002) [5:19]
1-7 Bill Perkins;Richie Kamuca - Solid Desylva (Remastered 2002) [4:30]
1-8 Bill Perkins;Richie Kamuca - Sweet And Lovely (Remastered 2002) [5:04]
1-9 Bill Perkins;Art Pepper - Zenobia (Remastered 2002) [3:43]