Dexter Gordon Quartet
Dexter Gordon – born on February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California – was a jazz tenor saxophonist and one of the most influential bebop musicians of his generation. Nicknamed Long Tall Dexter, Dexter Gordon’s career spanned 50 years. Picking up the saxophone at 15, he became a member of Lionel Hampton's big band before recording with the likes of Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie. Dexter Gordon built his career on his early albums as a bandleader including Dexter Rides Again (1945), The Chase (1947) and Daddy Plays The Horn (1955). He cut a few sides in the late 1940s with his short-lived quartet that were released as 10-inch singles. He signed to the Blue Note Records label and released classics like Go! (1962) and A Swingin' Affair (1962). After years of drug addiction, prison sentences and racism, Dexter Gordon left America and relocated to Europe for 15 years. Although he recorded several albums in the U.S., he did not return permanently until 1976. At that point, he was signed to the SteepleChase label and recorded a series of albums with his revived quartet. While the membership of the Dexter Gordon Quartet was fluid, the band’s releases are now considered essential listening in fully understanding the magic of Dexter Gordon. The quartet’s catalog includes The Apartment (1975), Bouncin’ with Dex (1976), Biting the Apple (1977). Manhattan Symphonie (1978), Cheese Cake (1979), Something Different (1980), and The Shadow of Your Smile (1985). Dexter Gordon died of kidney failure on April 25, 1990.
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Discography
20 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Vol. 45 / Dexter Gordon Quartet, Willisau 1978 (Live)
Jazz - Released by TCB The Montreux Jazz Label on Jun. 4, 2021
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To Pose
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by to pose on Jan. 8, 2023
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Cowboy Songs
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by cowboy songs on Mar. 4, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Spinning
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by spinning table on Jan. 24, 2023
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From the Box
Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Box Box on Aug. 21, 2022
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Melancholia
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Melancholia on Aug. 21, 2022
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Movie Songs
Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Movie Songs on Feb. 19, 2022
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Essential Collection
Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Essential Collection on Sep. 29, 2022
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On Valentines Day
Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Valentines Day on Jul. 15, 2022
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Mischievous Lady
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray
Pop - Released by Beat Repeat on Nov. 1, 2020
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On a Moonlight Night
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Moonlight Pro on Jul. 19, 2021
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Arrows in the Gale
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by Galero on Jan. 3, 2022
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Billie's Bounce (Hd Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on May 23, 2019
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Cheese Cake, Live In Copenhagen (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on May 10, 2022
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Love For Sale (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on May 10, 2022
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It's You Or No One (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on May 3, 2022
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I Want More (Hd Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on May 23, 2019
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King Neptune (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on May 10, 2022
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I Want More (Hq remastered)
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on May 9, 2022
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
The Masked
Dexter Gordon Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray
Jazz - Released by break down rec. again on Apr. 9, 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo