Biting the Apple

by Dexter Gordon Quartet

Biting the Apple cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: SteepleChase
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:27
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Barry Harris, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Sam Jones, Al Foster

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in New York during his celebrated European homecoming period, 'Biting the Apple' features legendary tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon leading an acoustic hard bop quartet. Backed by pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Billy Higgins, Gordon exhibits his trademark relaxed swagger and immense harmonic authority. The acoustic session is a pristine demonstration of timeless jazz craftsmanship.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Apple jump (11:28)
  2. I'll remember April (7:30)
  3. Georgia on my mind (9:58)
  4. Blue bossa (8:49)
  5. Skylark (8:36)
  6. A la modal (10:05)

Credits

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