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Dexter Gordon
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Biography
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". He played a Conn 10M 'Ladyface' tenor until it was stolen in a Paris airport in 1961. He then switched over to a Selmer Mark VI. His saxophone was fitted with an Otto Link metal mouthpiece, which can be seen in various photos. Dexter Gordon was named a member and Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters in 1986 by the Ministry of Culture in France. His performance in Round Midnight (Warner Bros, 1986) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Leading Role and he won a Grammy for Best Soundtrack. Dexter Gordon died on April 25, 1990, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Discography
- The Tower of Power!, 1991
- The Panther!
- Biting the Apple
- Montmartre Summit 1973, 1995
- Dexter Blows
- Stable Mable, 1975
- One Flight Up, 1964
- The Complete Prestige Recordings, 2004
- Both Sides of Midnight
- Autumn in New York, 1995
- Swiss Nights, Volume 1, 1994
- The Savoy Recordings - Part 2, 2010
- The Source Vol.2
- The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon, 1997
- Clubhouse
- Gettin' Around, 2006
- The Sound of Jazz, 1988
- Settin' the Pace
- The Complete Dial Sessions, 1947, 1995
- Our Man in Paris, 1963
- Some Other Spring: Blues and Ballads, 2000
- Sophisticated Giant, 1997
- The Meeting Vol.1
- Daddy Plays Horn
- Ballads, 1991
- Go, 2013
- Mosaic Select, 2005
- Swiss Nights, Volume 2, 1994
- The Chase and the Steeplechase, 2005
- Tangerine
- The Other Side of Round Midnight, 1987
- The Chronological Classics: Dexter Gordon 1943-1947, 1998
- More Than You Know, 1994
- Cry Me a River, 1994
- at Montreaux (with Junior Mance)
- Dexter Rides Again, 1996
- Live at the Amsterdam Paradiso, 1999
- The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions, 1996
- The Art of the Ballad, 1998
- Parliament Jazz: Lionel Hampton With Dexter Gordon
- King Neptune, 1995
- Doin' Allright, 1961
- Live at Carnegie Hall
- Bouncin' with Dex, 1991
- Dexter Calling...
- The Jumpin' Blues
- Go!, 2010
- A Day in Copenhagen
- Jazz Profile, 1998
- Dexter Blows Hot and Cool, 1987
- Gotham City
- Swiss Nights, Volume 3, 1994
- Come Rain or Come Shine, 1996
- For All We Know
- Landslide, 1980
- Generation, 1998
- Music for Lovers, 2006
- The Savoy Recordings - Part 1, 2010
- Dexterity (disc 2)
- A Swingin' Affair, 2006
- The Best of Dexter Gordon
- The Chase, 1996
- The Classic Blue Note Recordings, 2003
- American Classic, 1982
- 'Round Midnight - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- The Apartment, 1976
- The Chronological Classics: Dexter Gordon 1947-1952, 2003
- Take the 'A' Train, 2000
- Manhattan Symphonie, 2005
- More Power!, 1997
- True Blue
- Bopland
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- The Music Show - 13 March 2004 - Kurt Elling
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- Kurt Elling - The Planet - 24/09/2001
- The Music Show - 13/03/2004: Kurt Elling
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- Radio National - Nocturne 02/11/2003
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I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry. Pure genius
The Hunt, I dont stand a ghost of a chance with you, two of my favourites. A great musician.
I just love cool Dexter's big, growly tenor sound. Furthermore, I still enjoy re-watching him in the terrific jazz movie "Round Midnight".
I love Dexter, I prefer him to Miles Davis... it's true. One of the best legends of Jazz.
Always a pleasure to listen to "Long Tall Dexter"
I love all the different types of tempos Dexter players, quick in albums like Dexter Digs In or slow in albums like The Complete Blue Notes Sixties Sessions. Though no matter what tempo it is allergro, largo there is still that amazing sound the sax that only the orignal Dexter Gordon can play so well. He can take the sax and create some amazing piece all the time.
There was a great album, The Apartment, wasn't there? I don't see it in the discography.
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