Sax player Art Pepper returns and brings with him an interest in classic Bop. Pianist Andrew Hill moves to San Francisco, California. Alto saxophonist David Sanborn is currently performing with the Brecker brothers. Tenor saxophonist and bass clarinetist David Murray arrives in New York. Quirky Pop Jazz vocalist Michael Franks records The Art of Tea.
Some good musicians sit in on the session.
These include Joe Sample, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn and Larry Carlton. Songs include Eggplant, Monkey See - Monkey Do and Popsicle Toes. Thelonious Monk's quartet appears at Carnegie Hall with guest trumpeter Lonnie Hillyer. Thelonious Monk's last public appearance is at the Newport Jazz Festival of 1976. Brilliant bassist Jaco Pastorius joins the group Weather Report.