Dexter Gordon - The Resurgence Of Dexter Gordon (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1997
- 6 tracks
- 39 min
- hard bop
The Resurgence Of Dexter Gordon
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At the age of nine, I first encountered this album, telling my uncle, “This is the ideal record for volleyball games.” “Do you wanna play some volleyball?” became our secret way of asking, “Do you wanna listen to some jazz?”, making me feel quite grown-up with a special secret. The album's title was incredibly fitting, signaling that Gordon had returned from his inconsistent recording career and had overcome his struggles with heroin addiction. Moreover, he was still on parole from Chino State Prison and performing in a production of ‘The Connection’, a play ironically centered around heroin addiction. As for the music, most tracks are quite intricate, and without Gordon's exceptional talent, others might have fallen short. However, Dexter delivers a flawless performance, proving that his skills should never be underestimated. Many people imagine Dexter as a New Yorker, but he was actually a California native, schooled in the cool jazz of the West Coast, and was the first to bring bebop style to the tenor saxophone. In 1960, Gordon stood at a crossroads, and without Cannonball Adderley, his comeback might not have been as successful. Adderley gave him the opportunity to return to the recording studio, allowing Gordon to prove he was far from retirement. This led to his return to New York the following year to record two albums for Blue Note Records, Dexter Calling and Doin’ Allright, (though his spelling could have been better), which, along with this album, marked his triumphant comeback. Yes, Dexter was back, exuding confidence and impressing all who heard his new work. It's worth noting that Dexter Gordon was a tall man, standing at six feet six inches, with a powerful sound. He was an early influence on the great John Coltrane, who took saxophone playing to new heights. Like many musicians of his time, Gordon got his start playing with big bands, including Lionel Hampton, Fletcher Henderson, and Louis Armstrong, before becoming a prominent figure on the Central Avenue music scene. The album has an improvisational, swinging feel, with a relentless flow and high spirits, entirely warm and expansive. Jack Kerouac wrote in “On The Road,” “They ate voraciously as Dean, sandwich in hand, they stood bowed and jumping before the big phonograph, listening to a wild bop record I had just bought called The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon. This album is a touchstone, where Gordon is more of a teammate than a leader, content to go with the flow, harmonizing and comfortable, making it impossible to get enough of this creative genius. Every note is crisp and clean, with just enough space between them, not just from Dexter, but from his fellow musicians. This record is an epic journey through space and time, offering one of those satisfying “ah-ha” moments with just a listen.
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