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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