DEXTER GORDON “Dexter Calling” jazz LP BLUE NOTE mono RVG ear NYUSA NICE

$

280

Artist:  DEXTER GORDON

Title:   “Dexter Calling”

Label:   BLUE NOTE.  Monaural pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is white/blue with blue text, does not have deep groove.  Catalog number is BLP 4083.   

“RVG” and Plastylite (“ear”) symbol are stamped in the dead wax on both sides.

Address on labels is:  BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC * NEW YORK USA on both sides.

Address on jacket at bottom is:  For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC., 43 West 61st St., New York 23.

Year:  1961 

Personnel:  

Dexter Gordon – tenor sax 

Kenny Drew – piano 

Paul Chambers – bass 

Philly Joe Jones – drums.   

Review:

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.

(Courtesy Michael G. Nastos, allmusic.com)

Condition: 

DISC:  Vinyl is beautiful VG++/VG+  with 100% of original gloss, appears to have been played a small number of times and handled with care.  There are a several minor scuffs, but no serious marks or issues other than a few very soft ticks in a couple places.  Fidelity is excellent.  Labels are clean.  A very fine and enjoyable playing copy.

JACKET:   NEAR MINT with flawless front and back panels.  Seams and corners are excellent.  There is a small factory stamp mark on the reverse panel which is otherwise clean and bright white.  No writing, stickers, or other issues.  A beautiful jacket you will be proud to display.

Includes the original vintage BLUE NOTE “Finest In Jazz Since 1939” factory inner sleeve in top condition.

Track Listing: 

Side One:

• Soul Sister
• Modal Mood
• I Want More 

Side Two:

• End of a Love Affair
• Clear the Dex
• Ernie’s Tune
• Smile

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