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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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