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Playboys

by Chet Baker and Art Pepper

Released: October 31, 1956

Jazz

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The original cover was replaced with a photograph of Baker and Pepper in the studio. "Playboys" is a 1956 jazz album featuring trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Art Pepper, marking their third collaboration after The Route and Chet Baker Big Band. The album showcases a selection of tracks primarily composed by Jimmy Heath.

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Initially, the album's cover drew controversy for its…

Initially, the album's cover drew controversy for its resemblance to Playboy magazine, prompting Hugh Hefner to threaten legal action.

This led to a 1961 reissue titled Picture…

This led to a 1961 reissue titled Picture of Heath, which featured a new cover and rearranged track order, starting with the title track.

Subsequent reissues have alternated between the original cover…

Subsequent reissues have alternated between the original cover and the Picture of Heath design.

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"Playboys" is a 1956 jazz album featuring trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Art Pepper, marking their third collaboration after The Route and Chet Baker Big Band. The album showcases a selection of tracks primarily composed by Jimmy Heath.

Initially, the album's cover drew controversy for its resemblance to Playboy magazine, prompting Hugh Hefner to threaten legal action. This led to a 1961 reissue titled Picture of Heath, which featured a new cover and rearranged track order, starting with the title track. The original cover was replaced with a photograph of Baker and Pepper in the studio. Subsequent reissues have alternated between the original cover and the Picture of Heath design.