Dexter Gordon
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1923 — Present
s Musician composer bandleader
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- Born
- Feb 27, 1923
- Age
- 103
- Birth Place
- Dexter Keith Gordon February 27, 1923 Los Angeles , California, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
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Background information
Also known as Long Tall Dexter
Born Dexter Keith Gordon
February 27, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died April 25, 1990 (aged 67)
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.
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Background information
Also known as Long Tall Dexter
Born Dexter Keith Gordon
February 27, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died April 25, 1990 (aged 67)
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.
Life & Career Details
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Background information
Also known as Long Tall Dexter
Born Dexter Keith Gordon
February 27, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died April 25, 1990 (aged 67)
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.
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Background information
Also known as Long Tall Dexter
Born Dexter Keith Gordon
February 27, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died April 25, 1990 (aged 67)
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.
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