Dexter gordon was one of the top ballad players of the 60s. Our man in paris is a 1963 jazz album by saxophonist dexter gordon. Dexter gordon setup the dexter gordon quintet hi everyone. Beautiful ballads like i guess ill hang my tears out to dry metamorphosize that energy into emotion and passion, but you can still see it there nonetheless. The dexter gordon society free listening on soundcloud. Dexter gordon solo transcriptions browse by all dexsolospdfs sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Having already made his name in the bebop era and as an expatriate in europe, gordon returned to the states to record a series of fine blue note discs during the first half of the decade. Dexter gordons best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 second balcony jump dexter gordon. The resurgence of dexter gordon, an album by dexter gordon. One of the outstanding tenor saxophonists in jazz history, and a major figure in bop known for his heavy doses of swing. Dexter gordons voluminous tenor was predestined for gorgeous ballads like these that were culled from a series of montreal gigs. Stream tracks and playlists from the dexter gordon society on your desktop or mobile device.
His homecoming in new york city, after living in europe for over a decade, resembled that of the main character in. He was among the first to transfer the characteristics and style of bebop innovator charlie parker to the tenor saxophone. Piano solos are also exploratory and impressive, and dexter s vocal reciting of the lyrics before each song is as hip as hip can be. Dexter gordon the complete prestige recordings 11 cd boxset 2004 dexter gordon live at the montmartre jazzhus 3cd box set 19671996 free download dexter gordon ballads 1991. Lazy, laconic and above all thick, his town agonizes over each note. Dexter gordon our man in paris is a 1963 jazz album by saxophonist dexter gordon. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. The resurgence of dexter gordon by dexter gordon album. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Provided to youtube by universal music group ernies tune dexter gordon ballads. Dexter gordon is a legendary figure in jazz for many reasons. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz.
Biting the apple is an album led by saxophonist dexter gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the danish steeplechase label. Karin krog, dexter gordon blues and ballads sonet j j33j 20211 dexter gordon with junior mance at montreux prestige pr 7861 dexter gordon with junior mance at montreux prestige prcd78612. Am i the only one here that has noticed that,probably as a result of youtube. His discography is immense, and the number of first rate talent hes worked with is both impressive, and staggering. Gordon had many high points in his five decadelong career, but this is certainly the peak of. Find the best place to download latest songs by dexter gordon. Of course, his tone is key, but also his phrasing, timing, articulation. This edition of the labels ballads series features gordon at his peak and in the company of some of. From the first moments when dexter gordon sails into the opening song full of brightness and confidence, it is obvious that go is going to be one of those albums where everything just seems to come together magically. His european quartet includes george gruntz on piano, guy pedersen on bass and daniel humair on drums. Dexter gordon tenor sax george tucker bajobass al harewood bateriadrums horace parlan piano freddie hubbard trompetatrumpet tracklist. Choose from dexter gordon sheet music for such popular songs as i guess ill hang my tears out to dry, star eyes, and. The official website of the dexter gordon society a new yorkbased nonprofit organization celebrating the life and legacy of legendary saxophonist and academy award nominated actor dexter gordon 19231990.
With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Listen to the dexter gordon society soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create new york. Gordon is playing the 1939 bob haggart and johnny burke standard, whats new. The art of the ballad by dexter gordon on amazon music. Dexter gordons elegant version of the jazz standard what. One of his idiosyncratic rituals was to recite lyrics from each ballad before playing it. Youll find a wide selection of dexter gordon sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. It features brilliant sidemen and will get even the hardest of hearts beating again. Dexter gordon songs download dexter gordon new songs list. Dexter gordon ballads 1991 full from nitroflare rapidgator uploaded turbobit extabit ryushare openload littlebyte zippyshare. He was one of the first players of the instrument in the bebop idiom of musicians such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell. Dexter gordon sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Blue note records gordon was justly famous for his thrilling, nonstop bop jams but he was equally renowned for his tenor saxs rich, searing tone and his souldeep reading of ballads.
The albums title refers to where the recording was made, gordon. Gordons sound was commonly characterized as being large and spacious and. The official website of the dexter gordon society a new yorkbased nonprofit organization celebrating the life and legacy of legendary saxophonist and academy. This exquisite collection is drawn from his peerless early 1960s blue note period. Dexter gordon the mellow sound 01 the christmas song 0. Listen to your favorite songs from the art of the ballad by dexter gordon now. Piano solos are also exploratory and impressive, and dexters vocal. Dexter gordons elegant version of the jazz standard whats. Mar 26, 2020 dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Download hungama music app to get access to unlimited free songs, free. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Thanks for checking out my video and dont forget to subscribe for more killing jazz content. Dexter gordon biting the apple 1976 full album youtube. Dexter gordon tenor saxophone, martin banks trumpet, richard boone trombone, dolo coker piano, charles green bass, lawrence marable drums, cannonball adderley producer, wally heider engineer, jack matthews mastering, ken. The savoy sessions savoy mg 12 dexter gordon dexter rides again masters of jazz mjcd 128 dexter gordon, vol.
Legendary tenor saxophonist dexter gordon was a focal point of the bebop and hard bop revolutions. Blues and ballads sonet j j33j 20211 dexter gordon with junior mance at montreux prestige pr 7861. Listen to your favorite songs from ballads by dexter gordon now. Gordons sound was commonly characterized as being large and spacious and he. According to the liner notes by ira gitler, this session was not recorded in a nightclub performance but, in its informal symmetry, it matches the relaxed atmosphere that the best of those made in that manner engender. Oscar peterson and dexter gordon polka dots and moonbeams. He was among the earliest tenor saxophone players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell to the instrument. Order now 20182019 book event schedule the dexter gordon. In taverniers jazz classic, dexter plays expatriate dale turner.
Listen free to dexter gordon ballads darn that dream, dont explain and more. Dexter gordon to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Gordon delivers his almost sleepy and smokefilled solos with real grace. Get all the lyrics to songs by dexter gordon and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Wailin like a banshee, this prince of saxophone, his ballads dripped of honey, his arpeggios were strong callin on his. The performance is available as part of the jazz icons dvd, dexter gordon. Dexter gordon solo transcriptions browse by all dexsolospdfs sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price. Having already made his name in the bebop era and as an expatriate in europe, gordon returned to. 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. Body and soul jazz backing track played on a selmer 1938 balanced action tenor saxophone. Later in his career, he achieved the status of an american icon with his lead role in bernard taverniers 1986 film, round midnight, which garnered him an academy award nomination. When it came to playing ballads dexter gordon had no equal. Gordons height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant.
His discography is immense, and the number of first rate talent hes worked with is both. Download our annual report for more detailed information about our daily operations. Along with gene ammons and stanley turrentine, dexter gordon was one of the top ballad players of the 60s. Jazztimes written by maxine gordon, sophisticated giant a biography presents the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist dexter gordon 19231990, one of the major innovators of modern jazz. In an interview, dexter had this to say about ballads. The life and legacy of dexter gordon a mustread for jazz fans. Dexter gordon lyrics a selection of 5 dexter gordon lyrics including the shadow of your smile, autumn in new york, i was doing all right, round midnight, three oclock in the morning. This edition of the labels ballads series features gordon at his peak and in the company of some of hard bops best players. Dexter gordon setup the dexter gordon quintet originally posted by bstrom my experience playing and hearing both horns has been that the 10m is a punchier, maybe fatter sounding horn than a lot of the mkvis so it is making some of the difference i believe. He was 6 feet 6 inches and was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant.
Tujhe kitna chahne lage lyrics o saki saki lyrics aankh marey. Dexter gordon was one of the first graduates of the american swing and bebop scene, and would go on to not only develop and sustain the movement, but redefined much of the jazz vocabulary we today, take almost for granted. The whole array of ballads he recorded in the 60s are monuments, and yet unequaled. Jul 14, 2014 dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist.