Dexter Gordon - Dexter Calling (2LP, 45RPM)
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Dexter Gordon, tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Dexter Gordon]
Kenny Drew, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Kenny Drew]
Paul Chambers, bass [click here to see more vinyl featuring Paul Chambers]
Philly Joe Jones, drums [click here to see more vinyl featuring Philly Joe Jones]
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Limited Edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 45RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Produced by Alfred Lion
Remastered by Kevin Gray & Steve Hoffman at AcousTech
Originally released in 1961
Reissued in 2008
Tracks :
Side A:
- Soul Sister
Side B:
- Modal Mood
- I Want More
Side C:
- End Of A Love Affair
- Clear The Dex
Side D:
- Ernie's Tune
- Smile
Reviews :
"Dexter Gordon's second recording for Blue Note is a solidly swinging affair, yet constantly full of surprises. It's not unexpected that Gordon's tenor at this time (1961) was one of the most enjoyable in mainstream jazz, but his transition from the cool California scene to the hotter music environs of New York City had energized his sound and attitude. A first-time pairing with bassist Paul Chambers has something to do with this, but it also inspires pianist Kenny Drew to a great extent, while drummer Philly Joe Jones is his reliable, energetic self, and always works well with Gordon. Where Gordon's fluent melodic sense is perfectly demonstrated during the simple-as-pie groove waltz "Soul Sister," the steady, steamy bopper "I Want More," and the familiar Charlie Chaplin evergreen "Smile," his sense of expanding the specific line upon soloing is truly remarkable. He constantly keeps the song form in mind, riffing on and on without violating the basic note structures, constantly reharmonizing, shuffling the chords like a card dealer and updating the song form. "The End of a Love Affair" takes this concept into an area where his deep, subtle voice is translated directly into the low-slung voicings of his horn. The remarkable "Modal Mood" combines hard bop with Drew's three-chord piano repetitions and Gordon's soulful, simplified sax, while the equally impressive "Clear the Dex" steamrolls the competition as the band -- cued by Jones -- skillfully pushes or pull tension and release elements, then busts loose into joyous swinging in a true signature tune that is immediately recognizable as only the long, tall tenor man. The sad ballad "Ernie's Tune" is based on a yin/yang theme via Freddie Redd's stage play The Connection and the crazy character that ran wild or tame. The excellent band, solid musicianship, and memorable music on every track make this one of the more essential recordings of Gordon's career." AllMusic Review by Michael G. Nastos
Rating:
AllMusic 4/5 , Discogs 4.42/5 , The Absolute Sound : 4/5 Music, 4/5 Sonics (August 2008 issue)