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Dexter Calling...

Dexter Gordon · 1962

43 min · 8 tracks · swing · bebop · hard bop

A vibrant blend of hard bop and swing, showcasing Gordon's fluid saxophone lines against a backdrop of rich harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with warm grooves
  • rich harmonies for focused listening
  • fluid saxophone lines to savor
  • consistent progression through tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking abrupt tempo changes
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'Dexter Calling...' marked Dexter Gordon's return to the recording scene after a significant hiatus. This album followed his move to Europe and signaled his re-emergence as a prominent figure in jazz, aligning with the burgeoning hard bop movement that he helped pioneer.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Sonny Rollins· Stan Getz

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Soul Sister 7:45
  • 2 Modal Mood 5:24
  • 3 I Want More 5:19
  • 4 End of a Love Affair 6:54
  • 5 Clear the Dex 4:54
  • 6 Ernie’s Tune 4:16
  • 7 Smile 3:23
  • 8 Landslide 5:14

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