Dexter Gordon

• DIGIPACK EDITION

Little was heard of tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon on-record during the 1950s; in fact this somewhat obscure LP was one of Gordon's only three appearances on record (two as a leader) during 1953-1959. He fronts a quintet with pianist Carl Perkins, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, drummer Chuck Thompson, and the forgotten trumpeter Jim Robinson, and sounds pretty strong on the straight-ahead material. Few surprises occur but this collector's item from a dark period in Dexter Gordon's life has its share of fine music.

PERSONNEL:

• DEXTER GORDON, tenor sax
• CARL PERKINS, piano
• LEROY VINNEGAR, double bass
• CHUCK THOMPSON, drums
• JIMMY ROBINSON, trumpet

Hollywood, CA, November 11 & 12, 1955

TRACKS:

• 01. Silver Plated
• 02. Cry Me A River
• 03. Rhythm Mad
• 04. Don't Worry About Me
• 05. I Hear Music
• 06. Bonna Rue
• 07. I Should Care
• 08. Blowin' For Dootsie
• 09. Tenderly