Dexter Gordon

Sophisticated Giant is a jazz album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1977 by an eleven-piece band playing tunes arranged by trombone player Slide Hampton. The album marked Gordon's return to the United States after a long residency in Europe.

PERSONNEL:

• Dexter Gordon - (tenor & soprano sax)
• Woody Shaw - (trumpet, flugelhorn)
• Benny Bailey - (lead trumpet, flugelhorn)
• Slide Hampton - (trombone)
• Wayne Andre - (lead trombone)
• Frank Wess - (flute, alto sax)
• Howard Johnson - (tuba, baritone sax)
• Bobby Hutcherson - (vibes)
• George Cables - (piano)
• Rufus Reid - (bass)
• Victor Lewis - (drums)

Recorded at Sound Ideas, New York City on June 21 & 22, 1977.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Laura
• A2. The Moontrane
• A3. Red Top

• SIDE B
• B1. Fried Bananas
• B2. You're Blasé
• B3. How Insensitive