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| Also known as | Long Tall Dexter |
| Born | February 27, 1923, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1990, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader, actor |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone |
| Years active | 1940–1986 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Savoy, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Gene Ammons, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Wardell Gray, Lionel Hampton |
| Official Website | http://www.DexterGordon.com |
About Dexter Gordon
Saxophonist Dexter Gordon was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on February 27, 1923. He dies at the age of 67, on April 25, 1990.
Jazz saxophonist who influenced a generation of artists by playing alongside Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillepsie.
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Dexter Gordon before becoming famous
Dexter Gordon was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1923 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).
At the age of thirteen, he began playing the clarinet and soon began performing alongside other outstanding young musicians such as Bassist Charles Mingus and Buddy Collette.
Achievement of Dexter Gordon
He joined the Rock Singer Billy Eckstine Orchestra with Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong, Saxophonist Charlie Parker, and Jazz Singer Sarah Vaughan after touring with the Drummer Lionel Hampton Band.
Dexter Gordon's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He grew up in Los Angeles, where his father worked as a doctor, treating people like Pianist Duke Ellington and Drummer Lionel Hampton.
Dexter Gordon on Social Media
Dexter Gordon's news on his Twitter: @Dexter_Gordon.
Dexter Gordon Collabed with
The Gordon's bebop sound influenced Saxophonist John Coltrane.
Dexter Gordon Income & Net worth
Dexter Gordon's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Networth of Dexter Gordon in 2024 is 1,000,000$+.
Dexter Gordon Height and Weight
How tall is Dexter Gordon? At the age of 67, Dexter Gordon height is 6'6" (1.96m).
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Latest information about Dexter Gordon updated on March 23 2023.
