Dexter Gordon - Walk The Blues
Review by Ross Hayes
Dexter Gordon's album Walk The Blues is a masterpiece that showcases the legendary saxophonist's unique style and sound. Released in 1998, this album features Gordon's signature blend of bebop and blues, with a touch of swing and soul.
From the opening track "Blues Walk" to the closing number "Soy Califa," Gordon's playing is full of energy, passion, and virtuosity. His improvisational skills are on full display, as he weaves intricate melodic lines and soulful solos over the swinging rhythms of the accompanying musicians.
The album also features some great compositions by Gordon, such as "I Want More," "Fried Bananas," and "A La Modal," which showcase his versatility as a composer and arranger.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: dexter-gordon-walk-the-blues.rar- MP3 size: 10.2 mb
- FLAC size: 182.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Love For Sale | 15:08 | |
| I Guess I'll Have To Hang My Tears Out To Dry | 6:08 | |
| Blues Walk | 11:25 |
Video
Dexter Gordon Denmark 1967
Images
Catalog Numbers
BLP 30157, ORGM-2087Labels
Black Lion Records, ORG MusicListen online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Clear
- 180 Gram
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Jazzhus Montmartre |
| Manufactured By | ORG Music |
| Distributed By | ORG Music |
| Pressed By | Pallas |
| Lacquer Cut At | SST GmbH |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| A&R | Andrew Rossiter |
| Artwork | Alex Tenta |
| Bass | Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen |
| Drums | Albert ''Tootie'' Heath |
| Engineer | Birger Svan |
| Lacquer Cut By | K |
| Photography By | David Redfern |
| Piano | Kenny Drew |
| Producer | Alan Bates |
| Tenor Saxophone | Dexter Gordon |
Notes
- Recorded Live at Jazzhus Montmatre, Copenhagen July 21, 1967
- Manufactered and distributed by ORG Music
- ORGM-2087
- www.orgmusic.com
- 2017 Record Store Day Release.
- Transparent vinyl edition. Limited to 2.000 copies worldwide. Pressed on 180 gram audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas in Germany.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 11574 81141 0
- Matrix / Runout: A: ORGM-2087 A P.USA K SST -42983
- Matrix / Runout: B: ORGM-2087 B P.USA K SST -42993
About Dexter Gordon
Born: February 27, 1923 // Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: April 26, 1990 // Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
One of the most important tenor saxophonists to emerge during the bebop era. Gordon was initially inspired by , but his intense playing and rich sound reflect the influence of and , big-toned tenor players of the 1930s and 1940s. Gordon, in turn, went on to be a major inspiration to the next generation including and . Gordon's distinctive style included his humorous habit of quoting themes from other songs in solos and a tendency towards extended treatments of songs that sometimes lasted 20 minutes. After his Blue Note debut in 1961 on, Doin' Allright (with and ) he recorded several classic albums for the label including, Go! (with and ), Our Man in Paris (with , and ) and One Flight Up (with and ).
Real Name
- Dexter Keith Gordon
Name Vars
- D Gordon
- D, Gordon
- D. Gordon
- D.Gordon
- Dexter
- Dexter Gordan
- Dextor Gordon
- Gordon
- Wardell Gray
The sound quality is extremely good for a 1967 live. Well, such monster players make it easier. Amazing document!!!