Dexter Gordon • Atlanta Georgia May 5, 1981

 

This is the first-time release of a live session with the Dexter Gordon quartet from a club in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1981. There are seven tunes and 79 minutes of playing time on the CD. Dexter Gordon is accompanied by his regular superstar rhythm section of Kirk Lightsey, Rufus Reid and Eddie Gladden. The repertoire consists of both jazz standards, ballads and original compositions by Gordon and pianist George Cables. The band is clearly inspired by the enthusiasm of the audience at E.J.’s in Atlanta, who came to see their hero, Dexter Gordon – one of the most important modern jazz saxophonists of all time. The rhythm section also plays brilliantly and is given plenty of playing time on these long numbers. As pianist Kirk Lightsey said: ”Being with Dexter Gordon was probably the greatest lesson – one to one – that I’ve had in playing jazz.” Sit back and enjoy one of the best modern tenor sax players – and rhythm sections – in modern jazz. Particular high points on the CD are ”Tangerine” and the wailing ”Jumpin’ Blues”.
https://www.storyvillerecords.com/products/atlanta-georgia-may-5-1981-1018363

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Esta es la primera vez que se lanza una sesión en vivo con el cuarteto de Dexter Gordon desde un club en Atlanta, Georgia, en 1981. Hay siete temas y 79 minutos de duración en el CD. Dexter Gordon está acompañado por su sección rítmica regular de Kirk Lightsey, Rufus Reid y Eddie Gladden. El repertorio consiste en estándares de jazz, baladas y composiciones originales de Gordon y el pianista George Cables. La banda está claramente inspirada por el entusiasmo del público de E.J.'s en Atlanta, que vino a ver a su héroe, Dexter Gordon - uno de los saxofonistas de jazz moderno más importantes de todos los tiempos. La sección rítmica también toca brillantemente y se le da mucho tiempo de juego en estos largos números. Como dijo el pianista Kirk Lightsey: "Estar con Dexter Gordon fue probablemente la mayor lección - uno a uno - que he tenido en la interpretación del jazz." Siéntense y disfruten de uno de los mejores saxofonistas tenores modernos - y secciones de ritmo - del jazz moderno. Los puntos culminantes del CD son "Tangerine" y el lamento de "Jumpin' Blues".
https://www.storyvillerecords.com/products/atlanta-georgia-may-5-1981-1018363


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Tracklist:
1 - Tangerine - 10:20
2 - I Told You So - 15:15
3 - Skylark - 10:58
4 - Backstairs - 10:47
5 - It's You Or No One - 8:42
6 - As Time Goes By - 12:09
7 - Jumpin' Blues - 10:21


Credits:
    Artwork, Layout – ChrisnaMorten
    Bass – Rufus Reid
    Drums – Eddie Gladden
    Liner Notes – Mark Gardener
    Piano – Kirk Lightsey
    Tenor Saxophone – Dexter Gordon

Notes
Recorded live on May 5, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Label: Storyville ‎– 101 8363
Released: 2003
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop, Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/Dexter-Gordon-Atlanta-Georgia-May-5-1981/release/12429813

 

 

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