Name: Montmartre 1964
Brand: Dexter Gordon

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1018410

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-11-06

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717101841028

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Dexter Gordon

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Jazz

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Storyville Records

Dexter Gordon was a renowned tenor saxophonist during the bebop era. Born on February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, he drew inspiration from influential tenor players of the 1930s and 1940s such as Lester Young, Herschel Evans, and Illinois Jacquet. With his distinctive sound and improvisational skills, Gordon made a significant impact on jazz music.

Throughout his career, Dexter Gordon collaborated with numerous talented musicians including Oliver Nelson, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Jackie McLean, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, Clifford Brown and many more.

Gordon's legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and contributions to the jazz genre. His unique style continues to inspire aspiring musicians around the world.

Welcome to Storyville Records, the Danish jazz label that has been preserving and promoting the rich history of jazz music since its establishment. With a focus on *authenticity* and *artistic excellence*, Storyville Records has become a renowned name in the world of jazz.

Founded by Karl Emil Knudsen in 1952, Storyville Records has consistently showcased some of the most influential and talented jazz artists from around the globe. The label's extensive catalog boasts an impressive collection of recordings from legendary performers such as *Louis Armstrong*, *Duke Ellington*, and *Billie Holiday*, among many others.

Storyville Records takes pride in curating albums that capture the essence of each artist's unique style, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the magic of jazz. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or new to this captivating genre, our carefully selected releases are sure to captivate your senses and transport you back to the golden era of jazz.

Previously unreleased live recording of the great tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, alongside a star-studded line-up - bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, pianist Tete Montoliu and drummer Alex Riel performing at the classic Copenhagen venue Jazzhus Montmartre, which has now closed.

Listening to this album takes you back to the atmosphere and sound of Jazzhus Montmartre on a random night in the 1960s, engulfing you in Dexter Gordon's enormous aura. Dexter's arrival in Copenhagen had a tremendous impact that left a lasting impression on the Danish jazz scene. He was handsome and well-dressed. His playing was superb, with a giant sound; his introductions and showmanship were unique and captivating. In addition, Dexter felt the Danish mentality was well-suited for playing and enjoying jazz.

It's impossible not to notice Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen on this recording. He was already a virtuoso in 1964, at the age of 18. NHØP was a genius on the contrabass. First and foremost, however, this session is an excellent example of how good it sounds when musicians get to play together every night, week after week. The trio played with Dexter three months throughout the summer to a full house every night. With the great Tete Montoliu the trio was burning behind Dexter. This album is an example of the superior quality of the music that was played at Montmartre during this golden era.

Montmartre 1964

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