One of the things that I just absolutely love about dex' playing is that in his hands that instrument sounds exactly the way that it's supposed to, and that is like a TENOR SAX, I don't hear that enough today.
Yes! Observe the distance to the mics. Even at the start, we are hearing here raw sound, full, direct, with very slight room reverb natural from the local I think. Not the overprocessed sht sounds of nowadays
Dexter Gordon is my personal favorite tenor saxophonist because he kind of defines the classic jazz genre for me. He played fluent bebop at all tempos but was also a master of ballads. His improvisation style was technical and playful at the same time. His sound was big and fat and served as a model for the countless tenor players that he influenced. Dexter ticks all the boxes of sound, style, language, and technique and that’s why his music is universally loved.
Spellbinding era from Dex, the one and only. Truly a unique human being, both hambone adventurer and musical savant. This is documentation of a memorable night on Earth.
Dexter showing off dexterity with musical quotes from the jazz lick, circus theme and shave and the haircut ending. Art Taylor killin it on the drums!!
Dexter's announcements on those SteepleChase Copenhagen aircheck LPs used to crack me up. For this tune he'd say "And now we'd like to play Second Balcony Jump... or Second Balcony YUMP!" (playing on a Danish accent).
Shit This MAN was so Cool,Groovy,Swinging and Singing on HIS Music ! I saw/heard him several times in the 1960’s👍 Still is on the 22nd of June 2023!!!! The «Old» Norwegian Viking (80yrs)
But with comment, you aren't. Gordon deserves praise in English, not in vulgarity. What is a reader supposed to take from such a comment except that you have difficulty expressing yourself in any way other than on the level of Kim Kardashian. LTD deserves better.
@@schultzescu1 Stop hating; everything u said was unnecessary argument baiting; Jazz n BLues were played and created in some rough environs to say the least...stop bitching because someone expresses their appreciation with the language of the streets U fggin' (fill in blanks here).
@Seth Johnson Its not Coltrane changes, its still rythm changes! He just uses the Coltrane/Bergonzi system in his solo. 1235 on major and 1345 on minor. Thats what Coltrane used to improvise on giant steps, 26/2 and other Coltrane changes. Jerry Bergonzi made a whole book about it. Check it out :-)
dexter with full energy - that he lost year br by year -he was outstanding in his first periode- he used only the notes he needed in comparision with the not not so good ones- that played 100 notes when they needed 50
Shit! Folks, He was one The most swinging/groovy tenor saxophone player I'v heard live, was in Oslo, Norway early 1960's, also in CPH (Denmark) in the mid 60's, Montmartre Jazz House.
Classic prototypic son of a Howard University MD grad who never graduated himself, but triumphed anyway, in spite of that. Plays his axe like a scalpel that a would-be/have been doctor would practice medicine; if he could by credentials and license. Looks like one of the cats/fellas you'd meet on the yard during the years as a schoolmate. Garden variety HU stock pedigree the is written all over him. Strange, unbeknown corollaries exist in all our lives... for all we know.
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One of the things that I just absolutely love about dex' playing is that in his hands that instrument sounds exactly the way that it's supposed to, and that is like a TENOR SAX, I don't hear that enough today.
A man in full controll of his instrument and with one hell of a sound!!
Yes! Observe the distance to the mics. Even at the start, we are hearing here raw sound, full, direct, with very slight room reverb natural from the local I think. Not the overprocessed sht sounds of nowadays
Kenny Drew is a seriously underrated pianist, his phrasing and improvisation is just incredible.
I think Dexter was at his peak in the early and mid 60s and this proves it.
The Homecoming album was great too.
..... couldn't agree more 👍🎧
Dexter Gordon is my personal favorite tenor saxophonist because he kind of defines the classic jazz genre for me. He played fluent bebop at all tempos but was also a master of ballads. His improvisation style was technical and playful at the same time. His sound was big and fat and served as a model for the countless tenor players that he influenced.
Dexter ticks all the boxes of sound, style, language, and technique and that’s why his music is universally loved.
There's that magic sound of Art Taylor tippin' on the cymbals!
REST IN POWER MR. DEXTER GORDON, YOUR MUSIC 🎶 LIVES ON.
Spellbinding era from Dex, the one and only. Truly a unique human being, both hambone adventurer and musical savant. This is documentation of a memorable night on Earth.
i listen to this time and time again , dexter,s creativity is unlimited and kenny drew,s lovely impro, a killer quartet...
Dexter showing off dexterity with musical quotes from the jazz lick, circus theme and shave and the haircut ending. Art Taylor killin it on the drums!!
It's great seeing him so young!
I love the smile from Art Taylor 8.20
Dexter's announcements on those SteepleChase Copenhagen aircheck LPs used to crack me up.
For this tune he'd say "And now we'd like to play Second Balcony Jump... or Second Balcony YUMP!" (playing on a Danish accent).
That look AT gives Dex after his solo says it all: roasting.
Art Taylor drums👍
Thanks for posting! Great listening,timeless!!
Simply brilliant, each & everyone of them!!!🎶🎷😃
Thanks Julio! Now I know what I'm practicing for the next few months.
Long live Long Tall Dexter!
Here we go again Folks! The One and ONLY (late) Dexter G swinging,Singing and Dancing the Music! Shit it's so groovy!👍🎶💪
You’re absolutely right, his music makes you want to move groove and dance!
great post! thank you ! amazing solo from dexter! he plays the principal licks from his chorus on the album "GO", and develops them very far..
thanks for this beautiful gem! RIP MacK the Sax
CLASSIC Dexter. Thank you!
Wow!!! One more, or several times!! Dexter G Again!! Groovy,swinging,Singing and Dancing a Song!👍🎶
dex polished the bop down to a story that more people could understand he was the big one olav bøe norway
The long solo from Dexter is Astonishing. But don't miss the swinging short one by Kenny Drew
Thanks for sharing this! I think Dexter Gordon is my all time favorite playing the changes.
i love this man!
Shit This MAN was so Cool,Groovy,Swinging and Singing on HIS Music ! I saw/heard him several times in the 1960’s👍 Still is on the 22nd of June 2023!!!! The «Old» Norwegian Viking (80yrs)
I LOVE ❤️ IT
He's a fu**ing genius!!
But with comment, you aren't. Gordon deserves praise in English, not in vulgarity. What is a reader supposed to take from such a comment except that you have difficulty expressing yourself in any way other than on the level of Kim Kardashian. LTD deserves better.
@@schultzescu1 Stop hating; everything u said was unnecessary argument baiting; Jazz n BLues were played and created in some rough environs to say the least...stop bitching because someone expresses their appreciation with the language of the streets U fggin' (fill in blanks here).
@@schultzescu1 I was a vulgar teenager back then I'm sorry haha
@@rashard4 Exactly! Regards!
Im @@schultzescu1 and there is absolutely no fun allowed on my watch
SALUTE TO THESE MUSICIANS.
¡Lo más!
@Seth Johnson
Its not Coltrane changes, its still rythm changes! He just uses the Coltrane/Bergonzi system in his solo. 1235 on major and 1345 on minor. Thats what Coltrane used to improvise on giant steps, 26/2 and other Coltrane changes. Jerry Bergonzi made a whole book about it. Check it out :-)
actually, Coltrane learned these changes from Dex.
Shit! Folks! We'r Talking 2021!! And this is fm the early 1960's (I was there)! Still this MUSIC is 💪💪💪
A Great Head!
he's cool
The coolest
dexter with full energy - that he lost year br by year -he was outstanding in his first periode- he used only the notes he needed in comparision with the not not so good ones- that played 100 notes when they needed 50
Shit! Folks, He was one The most swinging/groovy tenor saxophone player I'v heard live, was in Oslo, Norway early 1960's, also in CPH (Denmark) in the mid 60's, Montmartre Jazz House.
5:38: American Family Insurance gonna file a lawsuit 😂
@MrPiesek12 It's just a Rhythm changes tune in Bb
2:46 coltrane changes.
0:51
Mon ami Gilbert il est la fabuleux un français pour de la super zic avec de Légendaire musiciens
Smooth like aged whiskey
🥀☘️🍒🌿
First time hearing 'Second Balcony Jump' in a small group format. Different.
At 0.50-0.53 listen, it almost sounds like the is off but then two beats later he's back on.......
Nice ensamble
0:51-0:52 jazz lick in c FYI
Read to THE Music!
BLAM!
0:50
8:08
That's a mean melody ...
0:51 thank me later
>:(
he plays the lick much more clearly at the end of solo on ladybird w/ james moody ont the More Power! album
What did he quote at 7:34?
A Pirates Life For Me?
Example Man Three Blind Mice
Derrick Golden i
Classic prototypic son of a Howard University MD grad who never graduated himself, but triumphed anyway, in spite of that. Plays his axe like a scalpel that a would-be/have been doctor would practice medicine; if he could by credentials and license. Looks like one of the cats/fellas you'd meet on the yard during the years as a schoolmate. Garden variety HU stock pedigree the is written all over him. Strange, unbeknown corollaries exist in all our lives... for all we know.
0:50