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Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant".
Dexter Gordon® is widely regarded as the first musician to translate the language of mid-20th century modern jazz - a.k.a. "bebop" to the tenor saxophone. Dexter Keith Gordon was born on February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California.
Apr 25, 1990 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dexter Gordon, the world's first bebop tenor saxophonist and an Academy Award nominee. Explore his collaborations, recordings, awards, and personal archival collection.
Welcome to the official YouTube channel for legendary tenor saxophonist and Academy Award nominated actor, American jazz icon Dexter Gordon (1923-1990). http://DexterGordon.com
Feb 27, 2012 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dexter Gordon, a jazz tenor saxophonist and actor. Find merchandise, music, biography, news and more on his official website.
Dexter Gordon (born Feb. 27, 1923, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died April 25, 1990, Philadelphia, Pa.) was an American bop tenor saxophonist. As a youth Gordon played the clarinet and alto saxophone, but the improvising of Lester Young inspired him to play the tenor saxophone exclusively.
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Nov 27, 2018 · Dexter Gordon was a bebop prodigy in the 1940s, was sidelined by drugs in the '50s. He moved to Europe in the '60s, came home in triumph in the '70s and starred in the film "Round...
