Dexter gordon body and soul by dexter gordon amazon. The third and last cd under the title, body and soul on setco and reissued in 2010, is nothing but a repackaging of the album, dexter gordon, featuring joe newman, which was originally issued on the monad label in 1995. Gordon was initially inspired by lester young, but his intense playing and rich sound reflect the influence of herschel evans and illinois jacquet, bigtoned tenor players of the 1930s and 1940s. Tenorsaxophonist dexter gordon was in peak form when recording at copenhagens legendary jazzhus montmartre in 1967. The second cd to appear under the title, body and soul, is the rarest album in gordon s discography, which lists it as a live date from san diego in 1971 the date is questionable. Dexter gordon plays body and soul in the noted film. Recorded album the resurgence of dexter gordon 1961 began series of recordings for blue note records, including albums doin allright and dexter calling 1962 recorded album go. One of the most important tenor saxophonists to emerge during the bebop era. Sonny stitt solo on body and soul andy whiteford george coleman solo on maiden voyage dexter gordon solo on blue monk dexter gordon solo on blue monk alt dexter gordon solo on blue monk live dexter gordon solo on confirmation.
Transcriptions are an important part of learning jazz improvisation. Jan 22, 2012 body and soul was a widely knownfamous pop tune of its day so anyone that heard this recording would have no question about which tune it was 2 this track is all business. If there were, dexter would be risking jail time and a fine in this performance, as he frequently but not always. Filmed while dexter was living in europe, these shows feature legendary side musicians such as art taylor drums and kenny drew piano and jazz classics blues walk, a. For the first time in his career, he was leading his own band, which stayed. Dexter gordon s second recording for blue note is a solidly swinging affair, yet constantly full of surprises. Boston bernie dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. Dexter gordon plays body and soul in the noted film round. And if you havent watched it already, the movie that is named after this tune that stars dexter gordon as the main character is well worth watching. Dexter gordon body and soul by dexter gordon music. Feb 09, 2011 pdf dexter gordon there will never be another you transcription theres no law requiring bars 3 and 4 of there will never be another you to be a minor iiv em7b5 to a7b9 in tenor key leading into the minor 7 chord in bar 5.
Dexter gordon society red the jazzomat research project. Dexter gordons ultimate body and soul cynthia folioa, alexander brinkmana soon after returning to the united states from europe in 1976, dexter gordon formed a band with george cables piano, rufus reid bass, and eddie gladden drums. Like all of the music in the film, body and soul was recorded live on the set. Gordon is accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, john mclaughlin on guitar, pierre michelot on bass and billy higgins on drums. Body and soul 1971 capurange 1973 tangerine 1972 capurange is an album by saxophonist dexter gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released by prestige. It was first recorded by jack hilton and his orchestra and later it was used as the theme for the 1947 film body and soul. Dexter gordon dexter keith gordon born february 27, 1923. Dexter gordon s ultimate body and soul body and soul coltrane pdf. Heres free links to the transcriptions ive done in the past. Dexter gordon body and soul belgium, 1964 22 youtube. Other highlights include a wonderful body and soul, a jazz waltz valse robin and the titletrack.
These are transcriptions that were sent to me by various friends and musicians. All compositions by dexter gordon except as indicated the panther 6. Its not unexpected that gordon s tenor at this time 1961 was one of the most enjoyable in mainstream jazz, but his transition from the cool california scene to the hotter music environs of new york city had energized his sound and attitude. Dexter gordon body and soul arco 3 arc 109ims 3 arc 109 dexter gordon, tenor sax. Tenor saxophone dexter gordons solo on blue bossa from. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an. It was issued in 1990 for the arco label arc 109, and has contributions from the same musicians with whom gordon recorded manhattan symphonie columbia and the. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals body and soul. Body and soul eytongreen, heyman, sour dexter gordon, ts.
Sep 03, 2018 phil woods body and soul saxophone transcription sheet music alto sax duration. Take the a train and both sides of midnight have also been released by black lion on cd. This music, released for the first time in 1995, is a bit unusual in that gordon who usually played in a quartet is joined by the fiery trumpeter benny bailey who has a particularly exciting solo on at ronnie s. Vor allem durch dexter gordon wurde auch lester youngs innovative. Dexter gordon tenor saxophone tommy flanaganpiano larry ridleybass alan dawsondrums. Gordon and his impressive quartet pianist kenny drew, bassist neils henning orsted pederson and drummer albert tootie heath play versions of like someone in love. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Dexter gordon s body and soul are you talking about the version he playes on manhattan symphony. Check out soul sister by dexter gordon on amazon music. This is one of the most commonly played jazz ballads of all time.
I got a musical inte grity from him that has been invaluable to me. He then cycles through all or part of the distinctive coltrane giantsteps changes dfb. Body and soul is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in copenhagen, denmark in 1967 and released in 1988 with five tracks as listed below the album had first been released on the black lion label in 1974 as blues walk. Otto link 4 refaced to a 7 and dukoff hollywood model 6 tonemaster body. Daddy plays the horn dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf regular. Figure 1 is a photograph of dexter gordon and rufus. If you would like me to post transcriptions that you have done please send me an email with attached files.
Dexter gordon s solo on blue bossa from biting the apple tenor saxophone transcribed by dustin mollick on august 16th, 2009 7 11 15 19 23 27 31 d g e7b5 a7b9 d f bb7 eb 3 3 e7b5 3 a7b9 3 d d g e7b5 a7b9 d f bb7 eb e7b5 a7b9 3 d3. Filmed while dexter was living in europe, these shows feature legendary side musicians such as art taylor drums and kenny drew piano and jazz classics blues walk, a night in tunisia, body and soul. Body and soul dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. The dexter gordon society dexter gordon body and soul. Toured europe moved to copenhagen 1963 recorded our man in paris 1967 recorded body and soul 1968 featured in the film jag alskar, du alskar. Its a relatively simple 32 bar aaba form that lays just about perfectly on the saxophone and gives room for infinite variations. Dexter gordon there will never be another you transcription. Gordons height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant.
Dexter is in the coltrane school of brilliance soul brilliance. Body and soul was a widely knownfamous pop tune of its day so anyone that heard this recording would have no question about which tune it was 2 this track is all business. Pdf dexter gordon there will never be another you transcription theres no law requiring bars 3 and 4 of there will never be another you to be a minor iiv em7b5 to a7b9 in tenor key leading into the minor 7 chord in bar 5. Body and soul is a popular tune written in 1930 by johnny green. Following tranes untimely death in 1967, dexter took the torch and carried it for decades thereafter. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Dexter gordons ultimate body and soul body and soul coltrane pdf. Dexter gordon body and soul free download as pdf file. Body and soul is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in copenhagen, denmark in 1967 and released in. Both sides of midnight is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in copenhagen, denmark in 1967 by danmarks radio and first released on the black lion label as the montmatre collection vol. Tenorsaxophonist dexter gordon recorded three cds worth of material during a twoday period at copenhagens legendary montmartre club. The album had first been released on the black lion label in 1974 as blues walk.
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. He was one of the first players of the instrument in the bebop idiom of musicians such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell. The catchy melodic motives, complex chord progressions and unusual key changes make this tune a favourite amongst jazz musicians. No extraneous solos, just a neat 3 minute little package. Gordon and his impressive quartet pianist kenny drew, bassist neils henning orsted pederson and drummer albert tootie heath play versions of. It is based in coltranes recording with the little vamp thing at the top.
Dexter gordon is one of those rare individulas who imbues his music with soul. For more on dexter gordon, including a film clip from a vintage performance at a dutch nightclub, see our earlier article dexter gordon. If you dont have a pdf converter may i recommend pdf995. The obscure european rhythm section is fine in support of the two lead voices. Body and soul is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in copenhagen, denmark in 1967 and released in 1988 with five tracks as listed below. Lindsay planer of allmusic states, dexter gordon tenor sax entered the 1970s as well as his careers quartercentury mark on a definite upstroke with the sly, sexy and above else stylish platter the panther. Phil woods body and soul saxophone transcription sheet music alto sax duration.
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