Dexter Gordon/New York, USA 1983

The 60th birthday concert held at New York’s prestigious jazz club Village Vanguard on February 27, 1983 is recorded in a two-disc set using the finest stereo soundboard sound source using a broadcast master. It is a heated performance that can only be seen live by the one-horn quartet formed in 1981, Kirk Lightsey, David Eubanks, and Eddie Gladdin. After staying in Europe for 15 years starting in 1962, Dexter Gordon moved his base of activities to the United States again, and has become even more mature through his energetic activities.He has an exciting sound quality full of charm and a groovy and singing heart.Official of Dexter Gordon. You can enjoy an extremely rare live performance at the unreleased Village Vanguard. Live at Village Vanguard, New York, NY, USA, February 27th 1983 DISC 1 Set 1 01. Secret Love (12:15) 02. As Time Goes By (14:17) 03. Soy Califa (12:03) 04. The Jumpin’ Blues / LTD & Intro (17:25) DISC 2 Set 2 05. Hi-Fly (16:38) 06. Body And Soul (16:41) 07. Antabus (10:06) 08. Long Tall Dexter (12:56) Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone Kirk Lightsey – piano David Eubanks – bass Eddie Gladden – drums