Originally released in 1977 by SteepleChase this LP was recorded in New York in the midst of Dexter Gordon's great comeback to the USA. Biting The Apple is an excellent representation of his strength and subtlety, was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque Diamant of 1978 by the Montreux Jazz Festival. Audiophile reissue cut at SST and pressed in Germany at Pallas on 180g vinyl.

• Audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• SteepleChase Audiophile Vinyl Series
• Cut at SST by Daniel Krieger

180g audiophile repress of a 1977 SteepleChase LP, recorded in NYC in the midst of Dexter Gordon's great comeback to the USA. 'Biting The Apple' was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque Diamant of 1978 by the Montreux Jazz Festival.

"Biting The Apple being recorded around the same time as his 'Homecoming' (CBS) album sounds much better with strong backing by pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Al Foster." - Oakland Tribune

"Dexter in command, authoritative and muscularly assertive as ever." - Mike Hennessey, Jazz Journal

"Excellent representation of his strength and subtlety in this format." - Jazz Magazine

"Many of Dexter Gordon's finest recordings were cut in Europe just prior to his triumphant return to the United States. This album was recorded just weeks before and it is one of the veteran tenor's best. With strong assistance from pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Al Foster, Dexter plays exciting solos on "I'll Remember April," a warm version of "Skylark" and his two originals, "Apple Jump" and "A La Modal." It is highly recommended, as are all of Dexter Gordon's SteepleChase recordings from this period." - Scott Yanow, All Music

Musicians:

Dexter Gordon, tenor saxophone
Barry Harris, piano
Sam Jones, bass
Al Foster, drums

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Apple Jump
2. I'll Remember April

Side B
1. Skylark
2. A La Modal

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