In December 1957, “Andex” label released “Mucho Calor”, an album by Conte Candoli and Art Pepper. It was recorded in October 1957, at “Forum Theatre” in Los Angeles.

Personnel:

• Conte Candoli – trumpet, arranger 
• Art Pepper – alto saxophone, arranger
• Bill Perkins – tenor saxophone
• Russ Freeman – piano
• Ben Tucker – bass
• Chuck Flores – drums
• Jack Costanzo, Mike Pacheko – bongos, congas
• Benny Carter – arranger 
• Bill Holman – arranger 
• Johnny Mandel – arranger

Track listing:

1. Mucho Calor – Bill Holman
2. Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert
3. Mambo de la Pinta – Art Pepper
4. I’ll Remember April – Gene de Paul, Don Raye
5. Vaya Hombre Vaya – Bill Holman
6. I Love You – Cole Porter
7. Mambo Jumbo – Conte Candoli
8. Old Devil Moon – Burton Lane, Yip Harburg
9. Pernod – Johnny Mandel
10. That Old Black Magic – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer