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Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to.... Show More the instrument. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches, so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. Discography includes; Dexter Rides Again (1950), Daddy Plays the Horn (1955), Dexter Blows Hot and Cool (1955), The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon (1960), Doin' Allright (1961), Dexter Calling... (1961), Go! (1962),The Jumpin' Blues (1970), Ca'Purange (1972), Tangerine (1972), Generation (1972), All Souls (1972), The Apartment (1974), Something Different (1975),Gotham City (1980), American Classic (1982), Round Midnight (1986), The Other Side of Round Midnight (1986), Live at Carnegie Hall (1998), The Rainbow People w/ Benny Bailey (2002). Show Less
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to.... Show More the instrument. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches, so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. Discography includes; Dexter Rides Again (1950), Daddy Plays the Horn (1955), Dexter Blows Hot and Cool (1955), The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon (1960), Doin' Allright (1961), Dexter Calling... (1961), Go! (1962),The Jumpin' Blues (1970), Ca'Purange (1972), Tangerine (1972), Generation (1972), All Souls (1972), The Apartment (1974), Something Different (1975),Gotham City (1980), American Classic (1982), Round Midnight (1986), The Other Side of Round Midnight (1986), Live at Carnegie Hall (1998), The Rainbow People w/ Benny Bailey (2002). Show Less