Dexter Rides Again - Dexter Gordon With Art Blakey, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Tadd Dameron, Curley Russell*, Fats Navarro - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Dexter Rides Again” captures Dexter Gordon at a pivotal moment in jazz history, surrounded by a constellation of bebop’s most influential players: Art Blakey, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Tadd Dameron, Curley Russell, and Fats Navarro. Recorded in the late 1940s, this collection isn’t just a showcase for Gordon’s robust tenor saxophone tone—it’s a living document of bebop’s exhilarating ascent. The interplay between Gordon and his bandmates yields performances brimming with restless creativity, from blistering uptempo runs to smoky, late-night ballads. Each track is a meeting point of giants, where improvisational daring and rhythmic invention are pushed to their limits. For collectors and listeners alike, this album is a window into the forging of modern jazz, a period where boundaries were shattered and new musical vocabularies invented on the spot. Owning “Dexter Rides Again” means holding a vital piece of jazz’s evolution, as well as enjoying the timeless energy and camaraderie that defined a generation. This is an album that rewards repeated listening and belongs in any serious jazz collection. Track List: A1 - Blow Mr. Dexter - 2:54 A2 - Dexter's Deck - 2:55 A3 - Dexter's Cuttin Out - 3:08 A4 - Dexter's Minor Mad - 2:41 A5 - Long, Tall, Dexter - 3:01 A6 - Dexter Rides Again - 3:13 A7 - I Can't Escape From You - 3:13 A8 - Dexter Digs In - 2:55 B1 - Settin' The Pace - Part 1 & 2 - 5:51 B2 - So Easy - 2:40 B3 - Dexter's Riff - 2:43 B4 - Dexter's Mood - 2:51 B5 - Dextrose - 3:02 B6 - Index - 2:48 B7 - Dextivity - 2:59