Originally released by UK label Black Lion specialized in rare gems from US Jazz and Blues legends, this recorded document is a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the music. Reissued by ORG Music with ultimate audiophile production standards with Steve Hoffman and Bernie Grundman at the helm, resulting in truly spectacular preservation of the original sound.

• Limited Edition
• Black Lion Essential Reissue Series
• Audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl
• Cut by Chris Bellman
• Mastered from Original Stereo Master Tapes
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• EQ Notes and Curation by Steve Hoffman & Bernie Grundman!
• Exclusive cover artwork

Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends, this recorded document is a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the music. Reissued by ORG Music, this historical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards, resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of this record’s existence.

Mastered from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Studios by Chris Bellman and pressed at Pallas, the 180g LP was curated by legendary engineer Steve Hoffman and eq’d by Grundman himself. A better team you cannot find; every step involved serious quality-control measures to guarantee gorgeous sound. The superb vinyl jacket features exclusive artwork. Indeed, this is what being a collector is all about. This reissue preserves vital music that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Consider it a buried treasure that, miraculously, has resurfaced in better condition than that when it was originally made.

Copenhagen Barnburner: Document of 1967 Club Date Stands as Gordon’s Best-Ever Live Album. Tantalizing Audiophile Restoration Series Resurrects UK Label Black Lion, mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios by Chris Bellman and Pressed at Pallas. EQ Notes and Curation Performed by Iconic Engineer Steve Hoffman, LPs EQ’d and Set Up by Bernie Grundman. Conceived, Designed, and Manufactured for Collectors and Enthusiasts, Vinyl cover Features Exclusive Art

Dexter Gordon recorded dozens of albums and played hundreds of live shows, but none better than what’s captured on this 1967 date from a club date in Copenhagen. The hard-bop saxophonist blows nothing less than a 28-chorus solo without referencing one standard tune on an epic 12-bar rendition of “Sonnymoon for Two” and, for good measure, sails through an extended, calypso-themed version of Ben Tucker’s “Devilette.” Want sentimentality? No problem. Get lost on “Misty,” on which pianist Kenny Drew and drummer Al Heath add their own signature strokes. What a set!

 

Musicians:

Dexter Gordon, tenor saxophone
Kenny Drew, piano
Nils Henning Orsted Pederson, bass
Albert 'Tootie' Heath, drums

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Devillette
2. For All We Know

Side B
1. Doxy
2. Sonnymoon for Two

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