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Dexter Gordon - Great Encounters
Review by Buzz Tatom
Great Encounters is a jazz album by the legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon. Released in 1980, the album features Gordon collaborating with several other jazz greats, including Woody Shaw, Benny Green, and Al Foster.
The album is a showcase of Gordon's virtuosity on the tenor saxophone, as well as his ability to play with and complement other musicians. The tracks range from uptempo bebop numbers to slower ballads, but all of them are marked by Gordon's signature sound, a warm, rich tone that is both soulful and precise.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Fried Bananas," a funky, bluesy number that features Gordon and Shaw trading solos over a driving rhythm section. Another highlight is "You've Changed," a beautiful ballad that showcases Gordon's ability to convey emotion through his playing.
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Download
Filename: dexter-gordon-great-encounters.rar- MP3 size: 84 mb
- FLAC size: 817.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Diggin' In | 4:52 | |
| Fried Bananas | 13:14 | |
| Blues Up And Down | 14:05 | |
| Project S | 8:36 | |
| Ruby, My Dear | 08:41 | |
| Red Top | 11:26 | |
| Diggin' It | 04:49 | |
| Polka Dots and Moonbeams | 11:40 | |
| Cake | 12:00 | |
| It's Only a Paper Moon | 05:07 | |
| Isn't She Lovely | 3:21 | |
| Ruby My Dear | 8:41 | |
| It's Only A Paper Moon | 5:08 | |
| Blues Up and Down | 14:06 | |
| The Moontrane | 9:59 |
Video
Blues up and down - Dexter Gordon Johnny Griffin
Images
Catalog Numbers
- JC 35978
- CBS 83643
- 25AP 1758
- 1T1 7106
- S 83643
- S CBS 83643
- WOU 5978
- COL 471876 2
- 225040
Labels
- Columbia
- CBS
- CBS/Sony
- Wounded Bird Records
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Promo
- Cassette
- CD
- Reissue
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | CBS Inc. |
| Manufactured By | CBS/Sony Inc. |
| Recorded At | Carnegie Hall |
| Copyright (c) | CBS Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Rufus Reid |
| Drums | Eddie Gladden |
| Executive Producer | Maxine Gregg |
| Piano | George Cables |
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
| Tenor Saxophone | Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin (tracks: A1, A2) |
| Trombone | Curtis Fuller (tracks: B1, B3) |
| Trumpet | Woody Shaw (tracks: B1, B3) |
| Vocals | Eddie Jefferson (tracks: B1, B3) |
| Design | Ed Lee, Phyllis H.B. |
| Engineer | Don Puluse (tracks: B1), Jerry Smith (tracks: B2 & B3), Tom Arrison (tracks: A1 & A2) |
| Management | MsManagement |
| Photography | Ronald G. Harris |
| Remix | Don Puluse (tracks: B1) |
| Liner Notes | Michael Cuscuna |
| Double Bass | Rufus Reid |
Notes
- Pressed in Netherlands
- Stamped golden "Unverkäufliches Muster" on back side
- A1 & A2 recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York City on September 23, 1978. Live recording by Fedco
- Johnny Griffin appears courtesy of Galaxy Records
- Originally released in 1979 as Columbia JC 35978
- Johnny Griffin appears courtesy of Galaxy Records.
- Recording in New York in 1978
- Printed in Holland.
- Brazilian Edition is like others versions
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 074643597814
- Barcode: 07464359781
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): AL 35978-1A-2HZ
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): BL 35978-1A-2HZ
- Label Code: 0149
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Rights Society: STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 1): (Side 1 stamped) AL 35978-2B
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 1): (Side 2 stamped) BL 35978-1B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 2): AL 35978-2E S1 stamped ("S1" etched)
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 2): BL 35978-1E S2 stamped ("S2" etched)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 3): AL 35978-2F S1 stamped ("S1" etched)
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 3): BL 35978-1E S2 stamped ("S2" etched)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 4 [IT etched]): IT AL 35978-2D
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 4 [IT etched]): BL 35978 -1C IT
- Depósito Legal: M-8098-1980
- Barcode: 64140 59782
- Barcode: 5099747187629
- Price Code: CB 701
- ASIN: B007T5KFS6
- Distribution Code: CB 271
Summary by Buzz Tatom
Comments
3:43 ???
Explosive, frenetic, simply fantastic.
有りそうで無かった巨人二人の共演??カッコいい?
Anyone know the name of the quote from around 2:36? I've heard the melody before but forget the name
Long Tall Dexter the Biggest Influence On Coltrane. The Little Giant! Rest In Power Kings.
I was there for this concert. It was non-stop great music.
The degree to which Dexter was consistently both off the cuff yet completly coherent logical lyrical and humourous is astounding. Griff is scary top of his game too geez. Oh man they both start riffing on " anything you can do I can do better" while trading 4s?
Ten years earlier in the "JAZZLAND' club Paris.With Art Taylor,Rene Utreger,Alby Culaz. Speak now or forever hold your peace........
Besides the two tenor giants, what a cooking kitchen -- George, Rufus and Eddie swing as hell! Thank you!
I had to pause...and take a break...get some water.....damn!
Where in Gods name did you get this most exquisite taste in music, Dexter Gordon is a God, how did you come to this level of knowledge,...............this is incredible..........
Thank god for the tenor sax. heard these guys when young at Ronies place along with Getz and the lovely Tubby .This is heaven.
It's amazing to hear how in tone, tonguing and musical ideas these to giants share so many similarities. Two superb giants of the Tenor sax.
The rhythm section keeps Dex nd Johnny going stronger and stronger.
I was lucky enough to catch LTD at the Vanguard in the early eighties . About midway through the second set Griff strolled on down the steps . They ended up playing this tune and it was on! Two very bad men!!!! MIND FULLY BLOWN !!!!!
A SWINGIN AFFAIR !!!!! (-_-) #JAZZ
Gladdens bass-bombs are....OMG
10:22 Moose the Mooche
5:58 Here Comes the Bride
Thanks for sharing!!! This is awesome
toppen !
Fantastic, this swings, hard!
this is how you hold a conversation without saying a word ladies & gents !!!! #groovin
