Dexter Gordon nickname(s):
Long Tall Dexter, Dexter "The Sound" Gordon, Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon date of birth:
February 27, 1923
How old was Dexter Gordon when died?
67
Where was Dexter Gordon born?
Los Angeles, California, United States
When did Dexter Gordon die?
April 25, 1990
How tall is Dexter Gordon?
6' 5" (196 cm)
What is Dexter Gordon's occupation?
Musician, composer, bandleader, actor
What genre is Dexter Gordon's work?
Jazz, swing, bebop, hard bop
What instruments does Dexter Gordon play?
Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone
Short Biography
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years.