Dexter Gordon
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Died: April 25, 1990 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Biography
Dexter Gordon was a towering figure in jazz, renowned for translating the intricate language of bebop to the tenor saxophone with a commanding presence and sophisticated tone. Nicknamed "Long Tall Dexter" for his height, he was a pivotal influence on players like *John Coltrane* and *Sonny Rollins*. His career, marked by several comebacks, includes seminal recordings for the #Savoy# and #Dial# labels in the 1940s. A celebrated return in the 1960s produced a series of iconic albums for #Blue Note#, including 'Go!' and 'Our Man in Paris', which are quintessential statements of the hard bop tradition and cemented his legacy as a master improviser.
Genres
Dexter Gordon Discography
- Dexter Gordon Quintet (1950) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- Dexter Blows Hot and Cool (1955) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Daddy Plays the Horn (1956) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Dexter Rides Again (1958) - Compilation - rated 3.4/5
- The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon (1961) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Doin' Allright (1961) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Dexter Calling... (1962) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- A Swingin' Affair (1962) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Go (1962) - Album - rated 4.46/5
- Our Man in Paris (1963) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- One Flight Up (1964) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Gettin' Around (1966) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- The Tower of Power (1969) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Tangerine (1975) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Biting the Apple (1977) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- Sophisticated Giant (1977) - Album - rated 3.5/5
Members
- Dexter Gordon Quartet - Member
- Sam Jones - Member
- Al Foster - Member
- Barry Harris - Member
- Dexter Gordon - Member