Results for "Dexter Gordon"

Article: Interview

Richie Beirach: Indelible Memories and Thought-Provoking Reflections on a Life in Jazz, Part 1

by Victor L. Schermer
January 31, 2026

This two-part article was first published on All About Jazz on August 13, 2019. Part 1 | Part 2 Richie Beirach hovers somewhat mysteriously in the pantheon of the great modern jazz pianists. Some of the others in that category from his generation (coming up in the 1960s/'70s), like Herbie Hancock, Keith ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Melba Liston Centennial, New Music By Alexa Tarantino, Nabou, Monika Herzig, Aubrey Johnson & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
January 26, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Alexa Tarantino, Nabou, singles from Monika Herzig and Aubrey Johnson, with birthday shoutouts to Melba Liston (100!), Ruth Brown, Sade, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Zuraitis, Tina Raymond, Andrea Wolper, Chelsea McBride, Cheryl Bentyne, Sandy Denny (Who Knows Where The Time Goes), Lizz Wright and Stevie Holland, among others. Happy listening and ...

Video

Lady Bird

Featuring the music of Dexter Gordon
Duration: 05:41
January 25, 2026

It’s rare for the New York Times to give space to a jazz icon, so when they printed "5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Dexter Gordon" in January 2026 (with song links), it felt time to revisit this tenor sax legend. Dexter Gordon’s sound beautifully bridged the swing feel of straight-ahead jazz with dexterity of bop. As can be heard on "Lady Bird," the sax player uniquely balanced the elements of his sound. Often, he would play a hair behind the beat, with a syncopation that was closer to straight 8ths than a swung triplet feel and using a full breath supporting each note’s tone but never over-blowing. One of the finest moments in jazz film is Round Midnight (1986, Warner Bros.), in which Gordon acted and played songs live, while portraying a poor, drug-addicted musician who gave his soul to play jazz.

Album

Raw Blow Power

By Dexter Gordon

Label: FuzzTone Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Blown to Hell; I Wanna Be Your Sax; No Fun (Bop Remix); 1969 (In 5/4); TV Eye (Tenor Stare); Down on the Street (Uptown Jam); Loose Lips, Tight Horn; Gimme Danger (Dexter’s Cut).

Album

More Than You Know

By Dexter Gordon

Label: GleAM Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: It's You or No One; Hi Fly; Back Stairs; LTD & Intro; More Than You Know.

Article: Jazz Fiction

Interruptions On A Christmas Eve

by Arthur R George
December 24, 2025

The small restaurant and occasional music bistro was closed for Christmas Eve. Its owner Ernie DiVitale had darkened the room. There was light enough, from the Christmas tree in the corner and spilling in from a lamp over the prep area in the kitchen, to relax with his wife Veronica at a back table over cappuccini ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classic Jazz From Donald Byrd, Carmen McRae, and Others with New Music from Michael Dease, Andy James, and Others

by David W. Daniels
December 24, 2025

Classic jazz from Cal Tjader, Johnny Griffin, Kenny Burrell, and more. Recently released jazz from the Chad Taylor Quintet, Mike Clark, and others. Birthday recognition for Clark Terry, Eddie Palmieri, and more.Playlist Mark Sherman “Explorations" from Family First (City Hall) 00:00 Cal Tjader “Tanya" from Soul Sauce (Verve) 8:13 Horace Silver “Finger Poppin'" from ...

Article: Album Review

Ramona Horvath: Absinthe

by Artur Moral
December 22, 2025

How could one not connect with someone who, from her debut album as a leader, Lotus Blossom (Black & Blue, 2017), demonstrated such knowledge and admiration for Billy Strayhorn's timeless compositions? Or who, in the liner notes of her new project, counts among her supporters fellow pianists of the stature of Giovanni Mirabassi, Ignasi Terraza and ...

Article: Top Ten List

Best Jazz Christmas Songs Of All-Time

by Ken Hohman
December 20, 2025

While moldy Christmas songs and great jazz seem as compatible as egg nog and Tanqueray, there have been instances where the planets have aligned to create songs that display the best of both genres. Ten instances, to be exact, and you'll find them below. Do you agree? Then post your holiday toast to my list. Don't ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

A Savoy Revival: New OJCs from Hank Mobley & Yusef Lateef

by C. Andrew Hovan
November 9, 2025

Although the Concord Music Group acquired the legendary Savoy Records archives in 2017, the catalog has seen little reissue activity since. Founded in 1942 by Herman Lubinsky, Savoy earned distinction for documenting rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz over several decades. The label captured many of bebop's pioneering voices--Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Kenny Clarke, and Dizzy ...