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Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant".
Dexter Gordon (born Feb. 27, 1923, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died April 25, 1990, Philadelphia, Pa.) was an American bop tenor saxophonist. As a youth Gordon played the clarinet and alto saxophone, but the improvising of Lester Young inspired him to play the tenor saxophone exclusively.
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Nov 27, 2018 · Dexter Gordon was a bebop prodigy in the 1940s, was sidelined by drugs in the '50s. He moved to Europe in the '60s, came home in triumph in the '70s and starred in the film "Round...
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In 1960, Dexter was approached by Alfred Lion to sign with Blue Note Records. For five years, he made on session after another, and they are all considered classics. When asked which of all his recordings was his favorite, Dexter said: “I would have to say it is Go! The perfect rhythm section which made is possible for me to play whatever I wanted ...
In 1976, Dexter enjoyed a hero’s welcome in the U.S. when he made his return engagement at Storyville in New York City with Woody Shaw, Louis Hayes, Ronnie Mathews, and Stafford James. He subsequently played the Village Vanguard, signed with Columbia Records, and was officially back in town. He organized his first working band during this period wi...
In 1986, Dexter moved into his new career, acting, in the motion picture Round Midnight which was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Leading Actor in 1986 for his portrayal of Dale Turner, a character based on the lives of Lester Young and Bud Powell. The music for the film won an Oscar for musical direct...
Learn about the life and legacy of Dexter Gordon, the first musician to translate bebop to the tenor saxophone. Explore his early career, his expatriate years in Europe, his return to the U.S., and his acting debut in Round Midnight.
Welcome to the official YouTube channel for legendary tenor saxophonist and Academy Award nominated actor, American jazz icon Dexter Gordon (1923-1990). http://DexterGordon.com
Apr 25, 1990 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dexter Gordon, the world's first bebop tenor saxophonist and an Academy Award nominee. Explore his collaborations, recordings, awards, and personal archival collection.
Feb 27, 2012 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dexter Gordon, a jazz tenor saxophonist and Academy Award nominee. Explore his biography, music, merchandise and centennial project.
