Dexter Gordon was a excellent Saxophonist and legendary Performer; his contribution to Jazz is immeasurable. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Tanya , Soul Sister , Ernies tune , Love for sale , Guess i'll hang my tears out to dry , You stepped out of a dream , Smile , You've changed , I want more , I was doing all right and Where are you?
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_Gordon
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Long Tall Dexter, Dexter "The Sound" Gordon |
| Born | February 27, 1923 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | April 25, 1990 (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupations | Tenor saxophonist, composer,bandleader, musician, actor |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1940–1986 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Savoy, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Ammons,Wardell Gray, Lionel Hampton,Billy Eckstine |
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