Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon (1923–1990) was an American composer, saxophonist and musician.

Also recorded as Dexter Keith Gordon.

Overview

Born at Los Angeles in 1923, died at Philadelphia in 1990.

In detail

Dexter Gordon studied at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles).

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, bebop, hard bop and swing.

Distinctions recorded are Paul Acket Award, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance and NEA Jazz Masters.

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“Dexter Gordon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q118116: Dexter Gordon
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