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Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography
by
Stan Britt
Described by Leonard Feather as "one of the most influential saxophonists of the bop era," Dexter Gordon has been a recognized master for over four decades. This new biography traces his career from his early stints with Lionel Hampton and Louis Armstrong, through his time with the bop big band of Billy Eckstine and his sparring partnership with fellow tenor-play...more
Paperback, 215 pages
Published
August 22nd 1989
by Da Capo Press
(first published August 21st 1989)
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wasn't crazy about this book - i didn't really like the author's voice, and some of his research seemed solid, some not. the central avenue scene, for example, is passed over without a lot of attention to the great innovations that came out of that scene.
you can tell that mr. britt has conservative tastes, he seems much more able to rave about louis armstrong than this "modern" saxophonist.
whatevers!
i love dexter and am glad i read the book - got some goo...more
you can tell that mr. britt has conservative tastes, he seems much more able to rave about louis armstrong than this "modern" saxophonist.
whatevers!
i love dexter and am glad i read the book - got some goo...more
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