First Name |
Dexter
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Last Name |
Gordon
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Alternative Name |
Long Tall Dexter, Dexter "The Sound" Gordon, Dexter Gordon, Sophisticated Giant
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Birthday |
27th February, 1923
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Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Died |
25th April, 1990
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Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Buried |
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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Height |
6' 5" (196 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, composer, bandleader, actor
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Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Hard Bop
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Music Genre |
Jazz
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Year(s) Active |
1940–1986
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Music Style |
Bop, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
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Music Mood |
Elegant, Sophisticated, Refined/Mannered, Stylish, Springlike, Playful, Smooth, Literate, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Poignant, Lively, Soothing, Carefree, Organic, Cheerful, Passionate, Freewheeling, Complex, Exuberant, Earthy, Sax (Tenor)
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Instrument (text) |
Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone
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Record Label |
Blue Note, Savoy, Columbia
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Associated Acts |
Gene Ammons, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Wardell Gray, Lionel Hampton
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Official Websites |
http://www.DexterGordon.com
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Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians, which included other greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned over 40 years.