Dexter gordons solo on ill remember april tenor saxophone. Dexter gordon, one of the great tenor saxophonists and a charismatic figure in the jazz world, died of kidney failure yesterday at thomas jefferson university hospital in philadelphia. Ive used this software for years and have always been happy with it. Dexter gordon was always a hero in oslo jazz circle, and even more.
Dexter calling may 1961 blue note rvg recorded three days after doin allright, this quartet album with kenny drew, paul chambers, and philly joe jones might promise on paper to really let dexter gordon loose lots of soloing space, certified aces in the bass and. Second balcony jump is gordons revamp of a 1946 swing record by crooner and bandleader billy eckstine. Gordons height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant. In other cases, hes ghosting or bending a note so the pitches can.
Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. Dexter gordons isolated solo on second balcony jump youtube. Dexter gordon the complete blue note sixties sessions 1996. First solo transcription i did on this beautiful vintage archtop guitar. Dexter gordons solo on apple jump from biting the apple. Dexter gordon is one of the most under appreciated saxophonists amongst lay people, but real music fans know what a monster player long tall dexter was you can read more about dexter and watch my vlog episode from our sax advent series by clicking here, but make sure you spend some time listening to these dexter gordon playlists. Second balcony jump by dexter gordon on amazon music. Tenor saxophone dexter gordons solo on apple jump from biting the apple transcribed by dustin mollick on august 5th, 2009 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 g e7 a d7 b e7 a d7 g g7 c c b e7 a d7. According to the liner notes by ira gitler, this session was not recorded in a nightclub performance but, in its informal symmetry, it matches the relaxed atmosphere that the best of those made in that manner engender. They were jazz musicians, and among them few if any were greater than tenor saxophonist dexter gordon. Gordons sound was commonly characterized as being large and spacious and. Second balcony jump dexter gordon song info allmusic. See more ideas about dexter gordon, dexter and jazz musicians.
Gordon takes long solos that never seem to run out of ideas, making this set a valuable addition to. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. How dexter gordon raced into the jazz history books. This led to dexter s first recording, with the hampton band, on december 21, 1941. Filmed while dexter was living in europe, these shows feature legendary side musicians such as art taylor drums and kenny drew piano and jazz classics blues walk, a night in tunisia, body and soul and others.
The savoy sessions savoy mg 12 dexter gordon dexter rides again masters of jazz mjcd 128 dexter gordon, vol. Dexterity 1967 bb solo transcription pdf digital download. Dexter gordon second balcony jump solo transcription. The rudy van gelder edition, an album by dexter gordon on spotify. Dexter gordon on bb rhythm changes second balcony jump.
Gordons version is less frenetic than the original, though its still imbued. Dexter gordon tenor saxophone sonny clark piano butch warren bass billy higgins drums peerless gigmaster jazz. Generation is an album by saxophonist dexter gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the prestige label. Ill post a listen only link next to the transcription link. Its hard to notate dexters time feel without making the transcription too hard to read. It is recommended that students taking this class have transcribed at least one solo prior to the.
Art of the ballad 1970 bb solo transcription pdf digital download. You dont hear dexter go into the altisimo that often. The complete prestige recordings updated april 25, 2019 by duck baker like most artists, dexter gordon broke out of the gate full of youthful fire, hit full stride in his 30s and 40s, and slowly decelerated thereafter. Dexter gordons solo on ill remember april tenor saxophone from biting the apple transcribed by dustin mollick on august 8th, 2009 5 9 17 21 25 29 33 v.
He started setting the pace in the last years of the 30s, in the big bands of nat king cole, louis armstrong, and especially the singer billy eckstine. Charlie parker cherokee 1942 solo transcription duration. Gone is in general the least interesting item, but dgs two blues. Dexter gordon features three concerts filmed in 1963 and 1964 in holland, switzerland and belgium that highlight the bebop legends classic style and silky tone. Its a pretty robust program for basic notaion and best of all its free. Song information for second balcony jump dexter gordon on allmusic. He was among the earliest tenor saxophone players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell to the instrument. Second balcony jump dexter gordon transcription first. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor. A stellar quartet including the stylish pianist sonny clark, the agile drummer billy higgins, and the solid yet flexible bassist butch warren are absolutely crucial in making. Does anyone have the solo transcription of dont explain by dexter gordon on his album a swinging affair. This is a solo by dexter gordon on a rhythm changes, arranged for guitar.
Instagram post by the dexter gordon society april 25, 2020 at 05. Carles margarit confirmationdexter gordons transcription. Dexter gordon holds the title of distinguished professor, teaches rhetoric, media, culture, and african american studies. Dexter gordons isolated solo on second balcony jump. Ive got two big folders full of dexter gordon solos. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more on the worlds largest community of sheet music creators. I guess ill hang my tears out to dry dexter gordon. He was 6 feet 6 inches and was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant. Tenor saxophone dexter gordons solo on apple jump from biting the apple transcribed by dustin mollick on august 5th, 2009 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 g e7 a d7 b e7 a d7. His solo here is a real clinic on how to blow over iiv changes in the traditional bebop style. Lullaby of birdland dexter gordon leave a comment posted by saxopedia on june 8, 2011 jaime pinilla contributed to our solo transcriptions page with the solo that dexter gordon played on lullaby of birdland on his cute album. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell to the instrument.
For all we know dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. Dexter gordon second balcony jump switzerland, 1963 989. According to the liner notes by ira gitler, this session was not recorded in a nightclub performance but, in its informal symmetry, it matches the relaxed. If you wanna try, you can find the transcription no tab on my website. Tenor saxophone solo by dexter gordon from the album go. Naxosofamerica, umg on behalf of intense media gmbh. Welcome to the official youtube channel for american jazz icon, dexter gordon 19231990. Dexter gordon solo on second balcony jump dexter gordon solo on secret love dexter gordon solo on shining stocking. Second balcony jump rudy van gelder edition 1999 digital remaster 24 bit mastering. Dexter gordon is sometimes overlooked as a master of the tenor saxophone, he can be eclipsed, in some peoples minds by lester young, coleman hawkins and ben webster. Check out second balcony jump by dexter gordon on amazon music. Dexter gordon solo on second balcony jump dexter gordon. Bb instruments dexter gordon solo driftin f7 a7b b. Dexter blows his answer to them, by the last note on second balcony jump.
Dexter calling may 1961 blue note rvg recorded three days after doin allright, this quartet album with kenny drew, paul chambers, and philly joe jones might promise on paper to really let dexter gordon loose lots of soloing space, certified aces in the bass and drum chairs, etc. Transcription of dexter gordons solo on second balcony jump. Dexter s rhythm changes tune from his classic album go 1962. You can also send a high quality scan of the file and ill convert it to pdf. Typically thats in places where dexter lays way back.
I just stick a mpc on the old chu and blow right through both books when im in the mood. Carles margarit blues walkdexter gordons transcription. It is recommended that students taking this class have transcribed at least one solo prior to. If you wanna try, you can find the transcription no tab on my. If you want to use music notation software but dont want to shell out mega bucks for finale or sibelius i would recommend musescore. Introduction by dexter gordon second balcony jump dexter gordon loose walk steeplechase d sccd36032. Dexter gordon a swingin affair 19622015 official digital download 24bit192khz dexter gordon one flight up 19642015 official digital download 24bit192khz dexter gordon our man in paris 1963 20 official digital download 24bit192khz more posts. Solo transcription of dont explain by dexter gordon. Album milestones of a jazz legend dexter gordon, vol.
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