Feb 23, 2025 · Dexter Gordon (born Feb. 27, 1923, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died April 25, 1990, Philadelphia, Pa.) was an American bop tenor saxophonist. As a youth Gordon played the …

Dexter Gordon® is widely regarded as the first musician to translate the language of mid-20th century modern jazz - a.k.a. "bebop" to the tenor saxophone. Dexter Keith Gordon was born …

Nov 27, 2018 · Dexter Gordon was a bebop prodigy in the 1940s, was sidelined by drugs in the '50s. He moved to Europe in the '60s, came home in triumph in the '70s and starred in the film …

Apr 25, 1990 · Explore Dexter Gordon's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Dexter Gordon on AllMusic.

Born on February 27, 1923, Dexter Gordon® (1923-1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who recorded hundreds of albums throughout his lifetime and was among the …

Feb 6, 2025 · Dexter Gordon is considered to be the first musician to translate the language of Bebop to the tenor saxophone. Dexter Keith Gordon was born on February 27, 1923 in Los …

Feb 16, 2025 · Dexter Gordon, one of the prodigal sons of jazz diffusing through the veins of American and global music culture, certainly beguiles us with his melodious rhythms and …

Apr 25, 1990 · Dexter Gordon is the only jazz musician ever to have been nominated for an Academy Award. Since Dexter’s death on April 25, 1990, Maxine Gordon, Gordon’s widow …

Dive into the vibrant life of jazz legend Dexter Gordon. Explore his profound influence on music, his iconic sound, and his enduring legacy in the jazz world.

Apr 25, 1990 · The official website of The Dexter Gordon Society — A New York-based nonprofit organization celebrating the life and legacy of legendary saxophonist and Academy Award …