Jazz Icons: Dexter Gordon Live in ’63 and ’64 (2007): Cast

Three concerts recorded in 1963‑64 across Holland, Switzerland and Belgium capture Dexter Gordon at the height of his European period. Backed by Art Taylor on drums and Kenny Drew on piano, he delivers his silky bebop tone on classics such as “Blues Walk,” “A Night in Tunisia,” and “Body and Soul.” Recognized by John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins as a major influence, this sharp 70‑minute performance showcases one of jazz’s most influential saxophonists.

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