Go 1962 the very best of 2010 round midnight original motion picture soundtrack 1985. Jan 19, 2017 at around 37 substantive minutes of music, one flight up stands as a testament to dexter gordons viability as a bandleader and teammate, while his individualism is somewhat sublimated. Mar 16, 2017 at around 37 substantive minutes of music, one flight up stands as a testament to dexter gordons viability as a bandleader and teammate, while his individualism is somewhat sublimated. Dexter gordon dont worry bout me mp3 download and lyrics. He was the first to take charlie parkers alto sax bebop breakthroughs and understand how to develop them for tenor. Home tanya dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf tanya dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. Dexter gordon sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. One flight up 1964 bb solo transcription pdf digital download. Dexter gordon, slide hampton a day in copenhagen 19692017 official digital download 24bit88,2khz dexter gordon dexter calling 19612015 official digital download 24bit192khz. One flight up 1964 bb solo transcription pdf digital download search. It was recorded in 1965, but not released until 1979 by blue note records. In 20, maxine gordon, widow and former manager and producer of dexter gordon, jazz scholar, archivist, oral historian, and cofounder and president of the dexter gordon society, announced her plan to publish the biography of her late husband after signing a book contract with university of california press. Produced by michael, this set captures the true mastery of gordon at his melodic peak.
Some of the fire of the earlier bebop years has mellowed but, as evidenced by. Dexter gordon one flight up 19642015 official digital. The mission of the dexter gordon society is to commemorate the legacy of great tenor saxophonist, composer, band leader and academy award nominated actor, dexter keith gordon 19231990, by spreading the joy and beauty of his lifes work, his artistic legacy and high moral values through cultural events, presentations, publications, musical releases, archival. Thanks for checking out my video and dont forget to subscribe for more killing jazz content.
Dexter gordon tenor sax kenny drew piano nielshenning orsted pedersen bass art taylor drums tracks. My quartet is wanting to do this tune in the style of dexter gordons version. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american. Later in his career, he achieved the status of an american icon with his lead role in bernard taverniers 1986 film, round midnight, which garnered him an academy award nomination. See more ideas about dexter gordon, jazz musicians and dexter. Dexter gordon one flight up 19642015 qobuz flac 24. Our story the dexter gordon society the dexter gordon society. Manhattan symphonie was recorded just two days after dexter gordons legendary gigs at the village vanguard with his working band of pianist george cables, bassist rufus reid, and drummer eddie gladden.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. With the nearly 18minute tanya and the 11minute coppin the haven, gordon and his quintet, featuring trumpeter donald byrd, were able to jam at length with no thought of being edited, and they fully prolong their instrumental remarks in a way few other musicians jazz or. Leadchord sheet for tanya by donald byrd i really just need a chord sheet as the melody i can learn by ear. Jul 21, 2018 dexter gordon tanya from the album one flight up.
Dexter gordon quartet manhattan symphonie 2005, cd discogs. The life and legacy of dexter gordon a mustread for jazz fans. Dexter, alone or with one or two additional horns, and rhythm section, playing straight ahead bop all the parts in place but nothing too cerebral, and certainly not a lot of time spent on arranging. He was 6 feet 6 inches and was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant. As i never heard about another top player playing bd hollywood, especially with dg initials, im pretty sure the the dg special stamp is for dexter gordon. In our catalog, you can find dexter gordon sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. Order now 20182019 book event schedule the dexter gordon. When he expatriated to scandinavia just before this session in paris was recorded, dexter gordon said he was liberated in many ways, as a jazz musician and as a human being. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist and an academy awardnominated actor round midnight, warner bros, 1986. Dexter gordon is melodically inventive in a way that keeps open the thought that all along he may have been an influence on john coltrane. The top tenor saxophonist to emerge during the bop era and possessor of his own distinctive sound, gordon sometimes was longwinded and quoted excessively from other songs, but he created a large body of superior work and could battle nearly anyone successfully. Its a good listen to digest all the way through, especially if you are as patient as the performers, who have a lot to say. Dexter gordonall about jazzmusic downloadlp vinylbookletalbum coversboy.
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Not that he is aiming at the same transcendent themes as coltrane but rather that his musical understanding is a spur to playing sax in a more open and. His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. Chords and lead sheets included bass flute, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, mandolin, oboe, organ, piano, piccolo, recorder, violin. Mar 26, 2020 dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. He is regarded as one of the first and most important musicians to adapt the bebop musical language of people like charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell to the tenor. Mar 19, 2012 legendary tenor saxophonist dexter gordon was a focal point of the bebop and hard bop revolutions. Also available in itunes more by dexter gordon see all. In our catalog, you can find dexter gordon sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any. One of the most important tenor saxophonists to emerge during the bebop era. Imagine me with my head on your shoulder and you with your lips getting bolder a sky full of moon and a sweet mellow tune ill buy that dream imagine me in a gown, white and flowery and you thanking dad for my dowry a church full of folks, those last minute jokes ill buy that dream a honeymoon in cairo in a brand new auto gyro then off to rio for a drink, well settle down in. Check out tanya remastered by dexter gordon on amazon music. Tanya was composed by donald byrd and interpreted by dexter gordon tenor sax donald byrd trumpet art taylor drums nielshenning. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Misty lyrics, body and soul lyrics, for regulars only, fried bananas, days of wine and roses, love for sale, society red, stablemates, tanya, i was doing all right lyrics, antabus, candlelight lady, for all we know lyrics, long tall dexter, old folks lyrics, soy califa, easy living, ernies tune, willow weep for me, dont worry.
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