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Originally released in 2017. Previously unreleased from the original radio broadcast tapes. Recorded on November 3, 1972 for VPRO at Heemskerk Societeit Progress, The Netherlands. The great tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon moved to Europe in 1962. Ten years later he was living in Copenhagen when he went on the road with a Dutch rhythm section consisting of pianist Rein de Graaf, double bassist Henk Haverhoek and drummer Eric Ineke. This was quite unusual, as Dexter mostly toured as a solo artist working with local musicians in each town. By the time their performance at the Societiet Progress in Heemskerk was recorded for broadcast by VPRO, the quartet had been playing together regularly for two months. Dexter and his "Dutch band" had developed a deep rapport and understanding that's clearly evident on the three extended tracks on this record. These are two of his signature compositions, "The Panther" and "Fried Bananas," plus the iconic Coleman Hawkins classic "Body and Soul." With sleeve notes by Dexter's wife Maxine Gordon that include reminiscences and insights from drummer Eric Ineke and pianist Rein de Graaf, Fried Bananas is an important new addition to the recorded legacy of Dexter Gordon's fourteen years in Europe.
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GB 1535LP
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LP version. Originally released in 2017. Previously unreleased from the original radio broadcast tapes. Recorded on November 3, 1972 for VPRO at Heemskerk Societeit Progress, The Netherlands. The great tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon moved to Europe in 1962. Ten years later he was living in Copenhagen when he went on the road with a Dutch rhythm section consisting of pianist Rein de Graaf, double bassist Henk Haverhoek and drummer Eric Ineke. This was quite unusual, as Dexter mostly toured as a solo artist working with local musicians in each town. By the time their performance at the Societiet Progress in Heemskerk was recorded for broadcast by VPRO, the quartet had been playing together regularly for two months. Dexter and his "Dutch band" had developed a deep rapport and understanding that's clearly evident on the three extended tracks on this record. These are two of his signature compositions, "The Panther" and "Fried Bananas," plus the iconic Coleman Hawkins classic "Body and Soul." With sleeve notes by Dexter's wife Maxine Gordon that include reminiscences and insights from drummer Eric Ineke and pianist Rein de Graaf, Fried Bananas is an important new addition to the recorded legacy of Dexter Gordon's fourteen years in Europe.
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Originally released in 2014. This recording of a Danish TV performance has never been released on vinyl until now. Dexter Gordon is heard at his best and most powerful on these three tracks of the hardest bop, the hippest Afro-inspired music and the most tender of ballads. Recorded on a hot summer's day at Magleaas High School with "the best rhythm section in Europe." Featuring pianist Kenny Drew, the 21-year-old double bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Petersen, and drummer Albert 'Tootie' Heath. Jazz at its finest. Mastered and cut using equipment of the highest quality at the Gearbox studio with a Haeco Scully lathe, Westrex RA1700 series amps, Westrex 3DIIIA cutting head Telefunken U73B tube limiter; Maselec master control and equalization.
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SOW 004LP
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Sowing Records present reissue of Dexter Gordon's Dexter Calling, originally released in 1961. Dexter Gordon, one of the true sax giants in the history of jazz. Recorded in 1961 and released the following year, Dexter Calling is his second recording for Blue Note. A solid swinging session with Gordon at the head of a great quartet featuring pianist Kenny Drew and the great bass and drums team of Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. This is a very well-balanced selection of hard-driving numbers, gospel-tinged blues, and deep ballads. Limited clear vinyl edition; edition of 300.
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DAD 114LP
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Down At Dawn presents a reissue of Dexter Gordon's A Swingin' Affair, originally issued in 1962. "Swingin'" is the key word for this great 1962 recording session with the Gordon's tenor saxophone, leading an all-star quartet including Sonny Clark (piano), Butch Warren (bass), and Billy Higgins (drums). The album opens with the infectious, Afro-Cuban groove of "Soy Califa", featuring the unique Higgins beat, and develops through some high class renditions of romantic standards such as "Don't Explain" and "You Stepped Out Of A Dream", plus the dynamic Latin rhythm of Warren's "Backbone".
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HH 3043CD
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Dexter Gordon, live at the Village Vanguard, New York City on February, 27th 1983. Dexter Gordon's long and remarkable career saw him perform alongside Lester Young, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane and many others. After a long spell in Europe, he returned to the US in 1976, and was named Down Beat Musician of the Year in 1978 and 1980. This superb set was broadcast by National Public Radio, and finds the great saxophonist celebrating his 60th birthday in typically authoritative and entertaining style. Digitally remastered here for greatly enhanced sound quality. Presented with background notes and images.
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ACV 2070LP
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Doxy present a reissue of Dexter Gordon's Our Man In Paris (1963). This 1963 date is titled for Dexter Gordon's living in self-imposed Parisian exile and recording there with two other expatriates and a French native. Along with Gordon, pianist Bud Powell and Kenny "Klook" Clarke were living in the "City of Lights" and were joined by the brilliant French bassman Pierre Michelot. Gordon is at the very top of his game here. His playing is crisp, tight, and full of playful fury. Powell, who at this stage of his life was almost continually plagued by personal problems, never sounded better than he does in this session. His playing is a tad more laid-back here, but is nonetheless full of the brilliant harmonic asides and incendiary single-note runs he is legendary for. The rhythm section is close-knit and stop-on-a-dime accurate. Numbered first press, edition of 500.
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