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Dexter Gordon
American jazz saxophonist (–)
Dexter Gordon | |
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Gordon in concert in Toronto on August 19, | |
| Birth name | Dexter Keith Gordon |
| Also known as | Long Tall Dexter |
| Born | ()February 27, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, () (aged&#;67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone |
| Years active | – |
| Labels | Blue Note, Savoy, Columbia |
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Dexter Gordon (February 27, – April 25, ) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.
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He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6&#;feet 6&#;inches (&#;cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.
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