Dexter Gordon - by Stan Britt (Paperback)

Dexter Gordon: The Life of a Jazz Legend - A must-read for any jazz enthusiast! Discover the life story of one of the most influential saxophonists of the bop era, Dexter Gordon, in this comprehensive biography.

From his early stints with Lionel Hampton and Louis Armstrong to his time with the bop big band of Billy Eckstine and his sparring partnership with fellow tenor-player Wardell Gray in Los Angeles, Stan Britt's book traces Dexter's career with meticulous detail.

Learn about his self-exile in Denmark and his triumphant return to New York in 1976, an event that shaped the still strong bebop revival.

With a notated discography and an analysis of Dexter's unmistakable tenor sound and style, this biography offers a unique insight into the life of a true jazz legend.

Don't miss out on this captivating read!