Remembering the great #DexterGordon on his birthday, performing alongside the Oscar Peterson Trio (1969). February 27, 1923: The day the world was gifted the bebop tenor sax legend #DexterGordon who performed and recorded with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker, and more. Inspiring musicians like John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Dexter's influence and legacy is timeless. #tenorsax #bepop #jazzisdead #oscarpeterson | Jazz Is Dead

Dexter Gordon – “Lady Bird” (Belgium, 1964) A pure moment of classic jazz: Dexter Gordon on tenor sax in a timeless live performance recorded in Belgium, 1964. A quartet of true masters, blending strength and elegance with every note. Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone George Gruntz – piano Guy Pedersen – bass Daniel Humair – drums #LegendaryMusicians #DexterGordon #LadyBird #JazzLegends #GeorgeGruntz #GuyPedersen #DanielHumair #TenorSax #HardBop #ClassicJazz #MusicHistory #JazzMasters | Legendary

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