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Dexter Gordon — tenor saxophone Jimmy Robinson — trumpet Carl Perkins — piano Leroy Vinnegar — bass Chuck Thompson — drums

photo by Arthur Elgort

Dexter Gordon (tenor sax), Oscar Peterson (piano), Sam Jones (bass) Bobby Durham (drums). 1969.

🎷🔥 Dexter Gordon's Doin' Allright is a testament to the resilience of jazz and the power of a comeback! This iconic album, released by Blue Note, marked the start of Gordon's legendary return to the spotlight after being neglected in the '50s. With the incredible Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Horace Parlan on piano, and a solid rhythm section, the album captures the essence of jazz's swinging freedom and emotional depth. 🌟 From the laid-back groove of "I Was Doing All Right" to the heart-wrenching "You've Changed" (which would become one of Gordon’s signature tracks), each tune radiates with raw emotion and brilliant improvisation. 🎶 Gordon’s saxophone is rich with texture and soul, while Hubbard adds his sharp brilliance, creating a dynamic interplay throughout the album. 🚀

Dexter Gordon, New York, 1987 Photo: by Arthur Elgort

Landslide is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon featuring recordings from 1961 and 1962 which was first released on the Blue Note label in 1980 as part of the Blue Note Classics series. Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone Dave Burns , Tommy Turrentine – trumpet Sonny Clark , Kenny Drew , Sir Charles Thompson – piano Ron Carter , Paul Chambers , Al Lucas – bass Willie Bobo , Philly Joe Jones – drums

Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone Sonny Clark – piano Butch Warren – bass Billy Higgins – drums

Love for Sale (subtitled Dexter in Radioland Vol. 5) is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964 by Danmarks Radio and released on the SteepleChase label in 1979. Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone, vocals Tete Montoliu – piano Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass Alex Riel – drums