Atlanta Georgia May 5, 1981, by Dexter Gordon

Atlanta Georgia May 5, 1981

by Dexter Gordon

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1.	Tangerine 10:20	buy track
2.	I Told You So 15:15	buy track
3.	Skylark 10:58	buy track
4.	Backstairs 10:47	buy track
5.	It's You Or No One 08:41	buy track
6.	As Time Goes By 12:09	buy track
7.	Jumpin' Blues 10:21	buy track

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This is the first-time release of a live session with the Dexter Gordon quartet from a club in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1981. There are seven tunes and 79 minutes of playing time on the CD. Dexter Gordon is accompanied by his regular superstar rhythm section of Kirk Lightsey, Rufus Reid and Eddie Gladden. The repertoire consists of both jazz standards, ballads and original compositions by Gordon and pianist George Cables. The band is clearly inspired by the enthusiasm of the audience at E.J.’s in Atlanta, who came to see their hero, Dexter Gordon – one of the most important modern jazz saxophonists of all time. The rhythm section also plays brilliantly and is given plenty of playing time on these long numbers. As pianist Kirk Lightsey said: ”Being with Dexter Gordon was probably the greatest lesson – one to one – that I’ve had in playing jazz.” Sit back and enjoy one of the best modern tenor sax players – and rhythm sections – in modern jazz. Particular high points on the CD are ”Tangerine” and the wailing ”Jumpin’ Blues”.

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released March 17, 2020

Dexter Gordon (ts), Kirk Lightsey (p), Rufus Reid (b), Eddie Gladden (dr)

Recorded May 5, 1981

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Storyville Records Denmark

Storyville Records is Europe’s oldest independent jazz label. It releases a rich variety of jazz, blues and related musical genres, often accompanied by authoritative notes and rare extras. This iconic label was founded in 1952 in Denmark and today continues to augment its historic catalogue of recordings made by American jazz and blues legends with new releases from contemporary jazz artists. ... more

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