Jim Pepper (b. Salem, Oregon, June 18, 1941; d. Portland, Oregon, February 10, 1992) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and singer of Native American ancestry.

Beginning in the late 1960s, Pepper became a pioneer of fusion jazz, his band The Free Spirits (active between 1965 and 1968) being credited as the first to combine elements of jazz and rock. His primary instrument was the tenor saxophone, and his characteristic incisive, penetrating (though soulful) tone was unique for its time, though a similar timbre was taken up by later players such as Jan Garbarek, Michael Brecker, and David Sanborn.

Of Kaw and Creek heritage, Pepper also achieved notoriety for his compositions combining elements of jazz and Native American music. His "Witchi Tai To" (derived from a peyote healing chant of the Native American Church which he had learned from his grandfather) is the most famous example of this hybrid style; the song has been covered by many other artists.

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Jim Pepper SO does not float my boat
vickifort (Victoria Fort) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:07:16 -0000
Jim Pepper SO does not float my boat
Having a talk with my good Friends Mr. Jim Beam and Dr. P.Pepper PHD, and listening to Reworked/rock/metal/mixed Christmas songs cause I can
teppup (Puppet Show) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:07:38 -0000
Having a talk with my good Friends Mr. Jim Beam and Dr. P.Pepper PHD, and listening to Reworked/rock/metal/mixed Christmas songs cause I can
FWD: ESPN NCAAF - Stanford finalizes 3-year contract with coach Jim Harbaugh through 2014 *Dr Pepper: Drink it Slow, Dr's Orders.
Frodoguy (James Bates) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:51:51 -0000
FWD: ESPN NCAAF - Stanford finalizes 3-year contract with coach Jim Harbaugh through 2014 *Dr Pepper: Drink it Slow, Dr's Orders.
Such a good night. Jim beam is fucking dr pepper. Peter rabbit is the best :)
mynameisandyjoe (Andrew Joseph Domski) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:49:42 -0000
Such a good night. Jim beam is fucking dr pepper. Peter rabbit is the best :)
Jim Harrington: Here are the top 25 albums of the ’00s decade: The 1960s had "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts.. http://tinyurl.com/yeys499
strictlyhiphop (hihopforlife) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:48:40 -0000
Jim Harrington: Here are the top 25 albums of the ’00s decade: The 1960s had "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts.. http://tinyurl.com/yeys499
Great tasting with Jim Chatto at Pepper Tree. Loved the 09 Limited Release Semillon and juicy 08 Shiraz.
winsordobbin (Winsor Dobbin) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:59:48 -0000
Great tasting with Jim Chatto at Pepper Tree. Loved the 09 Limited Release Semillon and juicy 08 Shiraz.

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