Artist: Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon
Aliases
Dexter Gordon - James Moody Quintet
Dexter Gordon Quartet
Born
February 27, 1923
Died
April 25, 1990
Country
United States
Comments
Jazz tenor saxophonist who primarily played bop and hard bop. He also starred in the 1986 film "Round Midnight" (1986) for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

Performances

Covers

Title down Performer Release date Originally by
1 'Round Midnight Dexter Gordon 1977 Cootie Williams and his Orchestra
2 A Night in Tunisia Dexter Gordon 1963 Sarah Vaughan with Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra
3 Airegin Dexter Gordon 1972 Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke
4 As Time Goes By Dexter Gordon Quartet 1978 Frances Williams
5 Autumn in New York Dexter Gordon Quartet 1956 J. Harold Murray
6 Body and Soul Dexter Gordon Quartet 1978 Ambrose and His Orchestra
7 Come Rain or Come Shine Dexter Gordon Quartet 1980 Ruby Hill, Harold Nicholas
8 Confirmation Dexter Gordon Quartet 1956 Dizzy Gillespie Jazzmen
9 Cry Me a River Dexter Gordon 1956 Julie London
10 Darn That Dream Dexter Gordon 1964 Benny Goodman Sextet
11 Darn That Dream Dexter Gordon Quartet 1956 Benny Goodman Sextet
12 Dinner for One, Please, James Dexter Gordon October 12, 2004 Ambrose and His Orchestra
13 Don't Worry About Me Dexter Gordon 1956 Cab Calloway
14 Ghost of a Chance Dexter Gordon 1950 Bing Crosby
15 Half Nelson Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon 1974 Miles Davis-Charlie Parker
16 How Insensitive Dexter Gordon 1977 João Gilberto
17 I Can't Get Started Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon 1974 Bob Hope
18 I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry Dexter Gordon 1962 Jane Withers
19 I Hear Music Dexter Gordon 1956 Peter Lind Hayes, Eddie Quillan, Frank Jenks & Robert Paige
20 I Should Care Dexter Gordon 1956 Bob Allen and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
21 If You Could See Me Now Dexter Gordon 1971 Sarah Vaughan
22 In a Sentimental Mood Dexter Gordon Quartet 1975 Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
23 It's You or No One Dexter Gordon Quartet 1983 Doris Day
24 Just Friends Dexter Gordon Quartet 1975 Red McKenzie & His Orchestra
25 Knockin' Myself Out Helen Humes With Dexter Gordon's Orchestra 1976 Lil Green
26 Lady Bird Dexter Gordon 1969 Tadd Dameron Septet
27 Laura Dexter Gordon 1977 Emil Newman
28 Love for Sale Dexter Gordon 1962 Kathryn Crawford, June Shafer, Ida Pearson and Stella Friend
29 Milestones Dexter Gordon 1972 Miles Davis All Stars
30 Misty Dexter Gordon Quartet 1975 Erroll Garner
31 Moment's Notice Dexter Gordon Quartet 1978 John Coltrane
32 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon 1971 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
33 Red Top Dexter Gordon 1977 Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
34 Rhythm-a-ning Dexter Gordon 1971 Gerry Mulligan and Thelonious Monk
35 Scrapple From the Apple Dexter Gordon 1963 Charlie Parker Quintet
36 Secret Love Dexter Gordon 1974 Doris Day
37 Smile Dexter Gordon 1961 Orchestra conducted by Alfred Newman
38 Some Other Blues Dexter Gordon 1973 John Coltrane
39 Some Other Spring Dexter Gordon 1974 Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra
40 Star Eyes Dexter Gordon 1971 Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly With Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
41 Summertime Dexter Gordon Quartet 1985 Abbie Mitchell
42 Sweet and Lovely Dexter Gordon 1950 Gus Arnheim Coconut Grove Orchestra
43 Sweet and Lovely Dexter Gordon - James Moody Quintet 1948 Gus Arnheim Coconut Grove Orchestra
44 Tenderly Dexter Gordon 1956 Sarah Vaughan With George Treadwell's Orchestra
45 The End of a Love Affair Dexter Gordon 1961 Margaret Whiting
46 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Dexter Gordon 1972 Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
47 The Shadow of Your Smile Dexter Gordon 1973 Johnny Mandel
48 Undecided Dexter Gordon 1992 John Kirby and His Onyx Club Boys
49 We See Dexter Gordon 1972 Thelonious Monk Quintet
50 Willow Weep For Me Dexter Gordon 1963 Ted FioRito & His Orchestra
51 You Can Depend on Me Dexter Gordon Quartet 1956 Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra
52 You Stepped Out of a Dream Dexter Gordon 1973 Tony Martin
53 You're Blasé Dexter Gordon 1977 Jack Hylton and His Orchestra

Releases

Audio album

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 All Souls Dexter Gordon 1973 Dexterity
2 Blues a la Suisse Dexter Gordon 1974 Prestige
3 Ca'Purange Dexter Gordon 1972 Prestige
4 The Chase! Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon 1971 Prestige
5 The Complete Prestige Recordings Dexter Gordon October 12, 2004 Prestige
6 Daddy Plays the Horn Dexter Gordon Quartet 1956 Bethlehem Records
7 Dexter Blows Hot and Cool Dexter Gordon 1956 Dootone
8 Dexter Calling... Dexter Gordon 1961 Blue Note
9 Dexter Gordon Dexter Gordon 1950 Dial
10 Generation Dexter Gordon 1972 Prestige
11 Go Dexter Gordon 1962 Blue Note
12 Homecoming Dexter Gordon 1977 Columbia
13 I Want More Dexter Gordon Quartet 1980 SteepleChase
14 It's You or No One Dexter Gordon Quartet 1983 SteepleChase
15 The Jumpin' Blues Dexter Gordon 1971 Prestige
16 Manhattan Symphonie Dexter Gordon Quartet 1978 Columbia
17 Midnight Dream Dexter Gordon 1992 WestWind
18 More Power Dexter Gordon 1969 Prestige
19 One Flight Up Dexter Gordon 1964 Blue Note
20 Our Man in Paris Dexter Gordon 1963 Blue Note
21 The Shadow of Your Smile Dexter Gordon Quartet 1985 SteepleChase
22 Sophisticated Giant Dexter Gordon 1977 Columbia
23 The Source Jackie McLean Featuring Dexter Gordon 1974 SteepleChase
24 Stable Mable Dexter Gordon Quartet 1975 SteepleChase

Audio single

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Sweet and Lovely Dexter Gordon - James Moody Quintet 1948 Dial

Performances also appear on

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Black California various artists 1976 Savoy Jazz

Forum topics

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