Dexter Gordon - Our Man in Paris

Release Date:03/24/2015;Notes:In 1963, the year when Our Man In Paris was recorded, Dexter Gordon turned 40 and moved to Europe for what would be a dozen year stay. Gordon had been the first important bebop tenor saxophonist and a giant of Jazz since 1945. After some time off the scene in the 50s, he was signed to Blue Note. He returned with full force, playing with power, wit and his trademark huge sound, creating one masterpiece after another. On Our Man In Paris, he is clearly inspired by the playing of the innovative bebop pianist Bud Powell, himself at the peak of his powers, bassist Pierre Michelot and the pioneering bop drummer Kenny Clarke. Gordon plays chorus after chorus of fresh, swinging ideas on such tunes as Scrapple From The Apple, Broadway and A Night In Tunisia, making these Jazz standards sound as if they were written for him. This blazing bebop date is a constant joy.;Track List:1. Scrapple From The Apple (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);2. Willow Weep For Me (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);3. Broadway (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);4. Stairway To The Stars (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);5. A Night In Tunisia (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);6. Our Love Is Here To Stay (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);7. Like Someone In Love (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (2003 Digital Remaster);Special Attributes:GATEFOLD LP JACKET, 180 GRAM VINYL