Tangerine cover

Tangerine

Dexter Gordon · 1975

42 min · 5 tracks · swing · bebop · hard bop

Rich tenor saxophone melodies intertwine with lush arrangements and heartfelt improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with rich melodies
  • heartfelt improvisation for deep listening
  • ideal for reflective afternoons
  • gradual build towards emotional resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Tangerine' was Dexter Gordon's first album after his return to the U.S. following a significant period in Europe. At this point in his career, Gordon was experiencing a resurgence, having re-established himself as a leading figure in jazz after years of limited exposure.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Sonny Rollins· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tangerine 9:02
  • 2 August Blues 9:54
  • 3 What It Was 8:15
  • 4 Days of Wine and Roses 8:45
  • 5 The Group 6:38

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