Dexter Gordon was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the instrument's greatest players. Born on February 27, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, he emerged as a prominent figure in the bebop movement of the 1940s. His tall stature and sophisticated playing style earned him the nickname "Long Tall Dexter." Gordon's career spanned several decades, during which he played with jazz luminaries suc
... MoreDexter Gordon was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the instrument's greatest players. Born on February 27, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, he emerged as a prominent figure in the bebop movement of the 1940s. His tall stature and sophisticated playing style earned him the nickname "Long Tall Dexter." Gordon's career spanned several decades, during which he played with jazz luminaries such as Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, and Billy Eckstine.
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