Dexter Gordon - Mr. Dexter Gordon (2025) [Official Digital Download]

Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.

Gordon's sound was commonly characterized as being "large" and spacious and he had a tendency to play behind the beat. He inserted musical quotes into his solos, with sources as diverse as "Happy Birthday" and well-known melodies from the operas of Wagner. Quoting from various musical sources is not unusual in jazz improvisation, but Gordon did it frequently enough to make it a hallmark of his style. One of his major influences was Lester Young. Gordon, in turn, was an early influence on John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. Rollins and Coltrane then influenced Gordon's playing as he explored hard bop and modal playing during the 1960s.

TRACKLIST

1. Dexter Gordon - Soul Sister (Remastered)
2. Dexter Gordon - I Was Doing All Right (Remastered)
3. Dexter Gordon - I Want More (Remastered)
4. Dexter Gordon - You've Changed (Remastered)
5. Dexter Gordon - Clear the Dex (Remastered)
6. Dexter Gordon - It's You or No One (Remastered)
7. Dexter Gordon - The End of a Love Affair (Remastered)
8. Dexter Gordon - Society Red (Remastered)
9. Dexter Gordon - Smile (Remastered)
10. Dexter Gordon - Ernie's Tune (Remastered)
11. Dexter Gordon - Modal Mood (Remastered)
12. Dexter Gordon - For Regulars Only (Remastered)



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