My quartet is wanting to do this tune in the style of dexter gordons version. Jun 26, 2014 dexter gordon a swingin affair 195060. You stepped out of a dreamdexter gordons bb transcription. Dexter long tall dexter gordon was one of the most famous tenor sax players of the 20th century, a towering figure of bop jazz literally he was 6 5 tall. He was a strong influence on the tenor saxophonists who came after bebop, especially sonny rollins and john coltrane gordon took up the clarinet at age, switching to the saxophone at 15. Charliemusic you can purchase and download the transcription in. Transaction to create fifth largest truckload carrier in north america. Dexter gordon was one of the leading bebop tenor saxophonists, with his nearvibratoless sound and prodigious ability to improvise. I really just need a chord sheet as the melody i can learn by ear. Gordons height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant. Chords in parenthesis are in concert key for accompaniment by c instruments the apartment. Oris dexter gordon limited edition watch dextergordon. Make sure you download the full pdf in all keys by. He was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant.
I have been searching everywhere for a lead or chord sheet for this tune and am looking for some help. As the first to translate charlie parkers bebop mode to the tenor saxophone, dexter gordon was a serious player in l. Dexter gordon 5 barclay studios, paris, france, june 2, 1964 dexter gordon 4 jazzhus montmartre, copenhagen, denmark, june 11, 1964. Dont explain dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. Dexter gordon jazz 2 saxophone solos transcriptions from the original recordings transcribed by lennie niehaus dexter gordon jazz saxophone solos transcriptions from the original recordings transcribed by lennie niehaus compilation by eckart rahn edited by ronny s. 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. This edition of the labels ballads series features gordon at his peak and in the company of some of. Dexter gordon darn that dream from one flight up, 1964. Gordon was founded in 1946 by jay gordon and was initially called gordon fast freight. Dexter gordon darn that dream solo transcription by. Nov 23, 2009 dexter gordon with george gruntz piano, guy pedersen bass and daniel humair drums, nov. Dexter gordon solo transcriptions browse by all dexsolospdfs sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Four lengthy cuts from start to finish allow dexter and his cohorts to stretch out and create memorable work.
Along with gene ammons and stanley turrentine, dexter gordon was one of the top ballad players of the 60s. Dexter gordon solo transcriptions browse by all dexsolospdfs sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price. His homecoming in new york city, after living in europe for over a decade, resembled that of the main. A couple of months ago i received an email asking me if i could transcribe dexter gordons solo on you stepped out of a dream from the. Mar 19, 2012 legendary tenor saxophonist dexter gordon was a focal point of the bebop and hard bop revolutions. Dexter gordons solo on you stepped out of a dream from a swingin affair.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. M a quite sensational recent discovery, which i almost missed. Aug 19, 2004 a powerful, frenchrecorded almostclassic from the period of tenorist dexter gordon s resurgence in the 1960s, with donald byrd on trumpet and the superb kenny drew on piano, nielshenning orsted. A powerful, frenchrecorded almostclassic from the period of tenorist dexter gordons resurgence in the 1960s, with donald byrd on trumpet and the superb kenny drew on piano, nielshenning orsted. Dexter gordon number four darn that dream 1959, vinyl.
Dexter gordon was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Dexter gordon is one of those jazz players that moved to paris and for years lived as an expat, committing his life to his music. Dexter and gordon limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Jan, 2016 in 1983, we went to live in cuernavaca, city of eternal spring, about 50 miles from mexico city, for the winter months. As a member of benny goodmans small group wg was an important figure in goodmans first. In 1983, we went to live in cuernavaca, city of eternal spring, about 50 miles from mexico city, for the winter months. Gordon wrote two of the sets six tunes, the first of which, the afrocubanflavored soy califa, is a burner. This was on you tube until about a year ago and then it was take down, so here it is finally again today, so you may not have never heard this before. Two days earlier he and this same quartet recorded his classic album go the band included pianist sonny clark, bassist butch warren, and drummer billy higgins.
Nick mainella shows you another another lick from a dexter gordon transcription. Sneakers are his thing but his love for music and video games make just a bit more appealing. Dexter gordon sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. Gene norman and his playing in jam sessions with dexter gordon his famous recording with gordon, the chase 1947, resulted from these sessions as did an opportunity to record with charlie parker 1947. The oris dexter gordon limited edition is the seve. This time it is a long iivi lick that is mostly diatonic. Having already made his name in the bebop era and as an expatriate in europe, gordon returned to the states to record a series of fine blue note discs during the first half of the decade.
He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language. Legendary tenor saxophonist dexter gordon was a focal point of the bebop and hard bop revolutions. Dexter gordon the best of dexter gordon 1988, cd discogs. Dexter gordon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
M same bill harris tb, dexter gordon, herbie steward ts, rhythm section possibly as above. According to the liner notes by ira gitler, this session was not recorded in a nightclub performance but, in its informal symmetry, it matches the relaxed atmosphere that the best of those made in that manner engender. The musical opened at center theatre in november 1939 and closed after performances. Celebrate dexters 94th birthday february 27th, 2017 with the new oris dexter gordon limited edition. Dexter gordon was on a roll in 1962 when he recorded a swingin affair. He was one of the first players of the instrument in the bebop idiom of musicians such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell.
Dexter gordon san francisco 1982 dexter gordon san francisco 1982 naughty dog naughty dog trade freely. Dexter was taking herbal treatments and acupuncture and swimming in the pool and walking to the the center of town, the zocalo. Hank mobley darn that dream from poppinhank mobley blue note gxf3066 art farmer tp hank mobley ts pepper adams bs sonny clark p paul chambers b. This was on you tube until about a year ago and then it was take down, so here it is finally again today, so you may not. Entre 1940 e 1980 tocou com grandes nomes, tais como lionel hampton, tadd dameron, charles mingus, louis armstrong e billy eckstine. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Dexter gordon is a freelance writer out of brooklyn, ny. He began his professional career as a teenager, playing in the 1940s with the bands of lionel hampton, louis armstrong and billy eckstein. Darn that dream dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. I have only heardgot the ap 2 x45rpm version mastered by steve and kevin and it sounds absolutely brilliant of course. Check out darn that dream remastered by dexter gordon on amazon music. The dexter gordon society was established in large part to institute these various activities which had persisted in gordons honor for at least two and a half decades prior to its formation.
A swingin affair 1962 bb solo transcription pdf digital download. The song was introduced in the broadway musical swingin the dream, a variation on a midsummer nights dream by william shakespeare set in new orleans in 1890. Thats one of a run of great blue note albums from dexter gordon. Gordon took up the clarinet at age, switching to the saxophone at 15. Dexter gordon tenor sax solo transcription of youve stepped out. From a legendary dexter gordon session to saccharine frank sinatra standards, the chicago jazz orchestra will offer new jaco pastorius is one of the dozens of artists who are showcased on record store day vinyl releases.
Dexter gordon dexter calling steve hoffman music forums. Dexter gordon darn that dream saxophone solo by gerardo grande dexter gordon daddy plays the horn 1955. This is different from the other dexter wave solo, which is from vol. Provided to youtube by universal music group body and soul live at keystone korner, san francisco, ca1978 dexter gordon ballads. Leadchord sheet for tanya by donald byrd i really just need a chord sheet as the melody i can learn by ear. You hear that commitment in his playing, it is some of the best soulful blues. Luckily, he said, listening to dexter gordon is never homework. 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. Sorry i cant offer any advice on some of the standard 333 rpm pressings of this. Dexter gordons solo on you stepped out of a dream from a. And this cd is one of the best, starting with classics like darn that dream and going all the way through to body and soul. For fans of dexter gordon, especially those who enjoy hearing his live sessions, this performance at the left bank is a cd worth adding to your collection if you dont already own it.
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