I Was Doing All Right is an all time favorite of mine a very slick stroll tune with one of my favorite saxophone Players Dexter Gordon(ts) Dexter is the most romantic horn player I have ever heard. Every time I hear him play I fall in love all over again. From the top Dexter and Freddie Hubbard (fh) play this memorable almost vaudeville, like “Tea for two” type show tune sounding theme. They play this theme in unison Dexter Gordon takes the first solo of the composition. Listen to his command of his ax as he plays through the tune with beautiful embellishments and phrasing. At time… read more
I Was Doing All Right is an all time favorite of mine a very slick stroll tune with one of my favorite saxophone Players Dexter Gordon(ts) Dexter is… read more
I Was Doing All Right is an all time favorite of mine a very slick stroll tune with one of my favorite saxophone Players Dexter Gordon(ts) Dexter is the most romantic horn player I have… read more
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. He lost the instrument in a Paris hotel and then switched over to a Selmer Mark VI. His sax… read more
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 Char… read more
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… read more