Dexter Gordon Dexter Calling 2LP 45rpm 180 Gram Vinyl Blue Note Records Analogue Productions RTI USA
Title: Dexter Calling
Catalog Number: AP-84083
Label: Blue Note
Reissued by: Analogue Productions
Barcode: 753088408311
Original release year: 1961
Reissue year: 2008
Number of discs: 2
Revolutions per minute: 45 rpm
Disc size: 12"
Vinyl Weight Grade: 180gr
Limited Edition: Yes
Numbered Edition: Yes
Total Item Weight: 566gr
Pressing country: USA
For Market Release in: USA
Added to catalog on: October 24, 2018
Collection: Analogue Productions Blue Note Series
Note: Never eligible for any further discounts
Vinyl Gourmet Club: No
Dexter Gordon connects immediately with the sublime rhythm section of Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones on this, his second Blue Note album. The material ranges from Drew originals to pieces from Gordon’s score for the Los Angeles production of 'The Connection', to stunning performances of standards. Landslide, Dexter’s tribute to Harold Land, is added to close the session.
- Limited Edition
- Numbered Edition
- Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes
- Cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman
- Mastered at AcousTech
- 2LP 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl 45rpm
- Pressed by RTI USA
"Dexter Gordon's second recording for Blue Note is a solidly swinging affair, yet constantly full of surprises. It's not unexpected that Gordon's tenor at this time (1961) was one of the most enjoyable in mainstream jazz, but his transition from the cool California scene to the hotter music environs of New York City had energized his sound and attitude. A first-time pairing with bassist Paul Chambers has something to do with this, but it also inspires pianist Kenny Drew to a great extent, while drummer Philly Joe Jones is his reliable, energetic self, and always works well with Gordon. Where Gordon's fluent melodic sense is perfectly demonstrated during the simple-as-pie groove waltz "Soul Sister," the steady, steamy bopper "I Want More," and the familiar Charlie Chaplin evergreen "Smile," his sense of expanding the specific line upon soloing is truly remarkable. He constantly keeps the song form in mind, riffing on and on without violating the basic note structures, constantly reharmonizing, shuffling the chords like a card dealer and updating the song form.
"The End of a Love Affair" takes this concept into an area where his deep, subtle voice is translated directly into the low-slung voicings of his horn. The remarkable "Modal Mood" combines hard bop with Drew's three-chord piano repetitions and Gordon's soulful, simplified sax, while the equally impressive "Clear the Dex" steamrolls the competition as the band -- cued by Jones -- skillfully pushes or pull tension and release elements, then busts loose into joyous swinging in a true signature tune that is immediately recognizable as only the long, tall tenor man. The sad ballad "Ernie's Tune" is based on a yin/yang theme via Freddie Redd's stage play The Connection and the crazy character that ran wild or tame. The excellent band, solid musicianship, and memorable music on every track make this one of the more essential recordings of Gordon's career." - Michael G. Nastos, All Music
"This recording offers a marvelous sense of presence, lifelike clarity, and explosive dynamic pop, with a big, open stage, an intensely vibrant, rich, and burnished sax sound, solid bass and piano, exceptionally percussive drums, and ringing cymbals." - Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound
Musicians:
Dexter Gordon, tenor saxophone
Kenny Drew, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Track Listing:
1. Soul Sister
2. Modal Mood
3. I Want More
4. End Of A Love Affair
5. Clear The Dex
6. Ernie's Tune
7. Smile
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