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