Remembering the great #DexterGordon on his birthday, performing alongside the Oscar Peterson Trio (1969). February 27, 1923: The day the world was gifted the bebop tenor sax legend #DexterGordon who performed and recorded with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker, and more. Inspiring musicians like John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Dexter's influence and legacy is timeless. #tenorsax #bepop #jazzisdead #oscarpeterson | Jazz Is Dead

Dexter Gordon – “Lady Bird” (Belgium, 1964) A pure moment of classic jazz: Dexter Gordon on tenor sax in a timeless live performance recorded in Belgium, 1964. A quartet of true masters, blending strength and elegance with every note. Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone George Gruntz – piano Guy Pedersen – bass Daniel Humair – drums #LegendaryMusicians #DexterGordon #LadyBird #JazzLegends #GeorgeGruntz #GuyPedersen #DanielHumair #TenorSax #HardBop #ClassicJazz #MusicHistory #JazzMasters | Legendary

Dexter Gordon - Body And Soul - 'Round Midnight Movie (1986) Dexter Gordon, ts. Herbie Hancock, p. Pierre Michelot, b. John Mclaughlin, g. Billy Higgins, dr. 'Round Midnight is a 1986 American-French musical drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Tavernier and David Rayfiel. It stars Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet and Herbie Hancock. Martin Scorsese, Philippe Noiret and Wayne Shorter appear in cameos. The protagonist jazzman, "Dale Turner", was based on a composite of real-life

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