Gordon, Dexter
Capitol, 2025, CD
Instrument: SAXOPHONE
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 74
O’s Notes: The legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon leads an all-star trio with bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and drummer Alex Riel. They are swinging “On Green Dolphin Street”, showing more relaxed passion on “Born To Be Blue”, and adding levity on “Nursery Blues”. Lullaby for a Monster was recorded in Copenhagen on June 15, 1976, and initially released in 1981.
Publicist: Vivo Musique