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 the dawn of bebop, flanked by some of the era’s most commanding voices—Art Blakey’s volcanic drums, Bud Powell’s restless piano, and Fats Navarro’s fiery trumpet, to name just a few. Recorded in the mid-1940s, these sessions mark a formative moment in jazz history, where hard-swinging improvisation and intricate composition collide. Gordon’s tenor saxophone is at once playful and assertive, his lines tracing new possibilities for melodic invention while nodding to the bluesy roots of the genre. This album is more than just a collection of tracks; it’s a snapshot of a musical revolution in progress, when young visionaries were eager to challenge conventions and expand jazz’s vocabulary. For collectors and listeners alike, “Dexter Rides Again” is essential—a masterclass in collaboration, invention, and the sheer joy of discovery. The chemistry among these giants is palpable, making each track feel urgent and alive. Owning this album is like holding a piece of jazz’s coming-of-age story, where the seeds of modern improvisation were first sown with unmatched flair.

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