Dexter Gordon: Love for Sale

The man called Long Tall Dexter possessed a tone as striking and unforgettable as his 65 frame. He commanded the tenor saxophone; once his robust, metallic, authoritative tone is heard, listeners will know exactly what the instrument is supposed to sound like. Gordons swing is remarkable. His time is rock-solidconsistently behind the beat but never sluggish. His self-assured yet understated take on the head of Love for Sale and melodically inventive, long-phrased improvisation prove him to be the master bebop tenorman. This performance also demonstrates how he inspired and influenced all of those who unjustly overshadowed him in the 1960s. Essential to any collection.