Dexter Gordon

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 the instrument. His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". He played a Conn 10M Lady Face until 1964.

Influenced by: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Lester Young

Active:

1940s-1990

• Kyle GordonSun, Dec 6
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• Daryl DavisSun, Oct 18
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• Trombone ShortySat, Jul 18
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• Washingtonian's Best of WashingtonThu, Jul 23
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• Star CarrSun, Aug 23
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• Myles SmithThu, Sep 10
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• BENNETTSat, Sep 26
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• Rugan LewisMon, Jul 13
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