Dexter Gordon - North Sea Jazz Concert Series 1979 (1LP Coloured)

North Sea Jazz

£32.38

Format: LP Coloured
Catalogue No.: BGDNSJ23005
Barcode: 8718627235782
Release Date: 31 May 2024
Genre: Jazz

• 180GR
• WHITE COLORED
• INSERT WITH LINER NOTES
• OFFICIAL NORTH SEA JAZZ STICKER
• REVERSE SIDE BOARD
• LIMITED EDITION OF 1250 COPIES

Dexter Gordon (1923 – 1990) was a giant in every respect. Both his height and his playing exuded authority. He had the power to draw conclusions amid many musical impressions and, carefree of other people’s opinions, said/played things as they were. He was one of the first tenor saxophonists to play modern jazz after the big band style, making him a source of inspiration for many.

On July 15, 1979, he joined North Sea Jazz with his accompanying trio consisting of pianist Kirk Lightsey, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Eddie Gladden. On this album you can hear their performances of ‘It’s You Or No One’ and ‘More Than You Know’. In addition, the album contains a recording of the tenor battle held later that evening during ‘Flying Home’ with Hank Jones on piano, Gene Ramsey on bass and Gus Johnson on drums, in addition to Dexter Budd Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb and Buddy Tate sound on sax.

SIDE A:
Dexter Gordon (Tenor
Saxophone)
Kirk Lightsey (Piano)
Rufus Reid (Bass)
Eddie Gladden (Drums)

SIDE B:
Hank Jones (Piano)
Gene Ramsey (bass)
Gus Johnson (Drums)
Dexter Gordon, Budd Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Buddy Tate (all Saxes)

SIDE A
1. It’s You Or No One
2. Flying Home

SIDE B
3. More Than You Know