Dexter Gordon (tenor saxophone), Louis Hayes (drums), Ronnie Mathews (piano), Woody Shaw (fluegelhorn), Stafford James (bass), Woody Shaw (trumpet), Dexter Gordon (soprano saxophone), Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone), Frank Wess (piccolo), Benny Bailey (fluegelhorn), Wayne Andre (trombone), Slide Hampton (trombone), Benny Bailey (trumpet), Frank Wess (flute), Frank Wess (alto saxophone), Victor Lewis (drums), George Cables (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), Eddie Gladden (drums), Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone), Dexter Gordon (speaker), Percy Heath (bass), Cedar Walton (piano), Art Blakey (drums), George Benson (guitar), Tony Williams (drums), Stan Getz (tenor saxophone), CBS Jazz All-Stars (vocal).
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. 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 live performance career spanned over 40 years.
Gordon's sound was commonly characterized as being "large" and spacious and he had a tendency to play behind the beat. He was famous for humorously inserting musical quotes into his solos. 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.
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. 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 live performance career spanned over 40 years.
Gordon's sound was commonly characterized as being "large" and spacious and he had a tendency to play behind the beat. He was famous for humorously inserting musical quotes into his solos. 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.
Album: The Essential Dexter Gordon (Disc 1)
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 78:18
Size: 179.3 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front
[13:46] 1. Gingerbread Boy
[13:09] 2. 'round Midnight
[13:02] 3. Body And Soul
[14:00] 4. It's You Or No One
[ 7:36] 5. Laura
[ 8:50] 6. Red Top
[ 7:52] 7. Fried Bananas
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Album: The Essential Dexter Gordon (Disc 2)
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 79:14
Size: 181.4 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front
[ 6:35] 1. The Moontrane
[ 7:23] 2. Tanya
[ 8:42] 3. Ruby, My Dear
[13:03] 4. Blues Up And Down
[ 0:54] 5. Introduction
[17:02] 6. More Than You Know
[ 9:34] 7. Hi Fly
[ 9:18] 8. Gotham City
[ 6:39] 9. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
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Thx a lot! Of course I've all the separate CDs of this comp, but it's nce to spin this and hear them all over again --I particularly smile always I hear "Fried Bananas"...
ReplyDeleteCheers Daniel, from Spain...