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#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923–Apr 25, 1990). Tenor saxophonist, among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie & Bud Powell. Gordon’s career spanned over 40yrs.
#History #Jazz
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#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923–Apr 25, 1990).Jazz tenor saxophonist, he was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie & Bud Powell. His career spanned over 40yrs.
#History #Jazz

#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923 – Apr 25, 1990). Jazz tenor saxophonist, he was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie & Bud Powell. His career spanned over 40yrs.
#History #Jazz

#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923 – Apr 25, 1990). Jazz tenor saxophonist, he was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie & Bud Powell. His career spanned over 40yrs.
#History #Jazz

#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923 – Apr 25, 1990).

‘Round Midnight. Recorded 1976 at the Village Vanguard, NYC

Dexter Gordon - tenor sax
Woody Shaw - trumpet
Ronnie Mathews - piano
Stafford James - bass
Louis Hayes - drums
#History #Jazz

#OTD Dexter Gordon (Feb 27, 1923 – Apr 25, 1990).

Cheesecake (1962)

Dexter Gordon - tenor sax
Sonny Clark - piano
Butch Warren - double bass
Billy Higgins - drums
#History #Jazz