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. Gordon and his impressive quartet pianist kenny drew. The complete prestige recordings dexter gordon songs. Dexter gordon was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. 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. 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. Avaliable transcriptions, transcriptions sharepoint. Dexter gordon tenor saxophone tommy flanaganpiano larry ridleybass alan dawsondrums. 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. Here you can buy and download music mp3 dexter gordon.
Anybody got music for dexters version of body and soul. Cheesecake was the first, and its followup, king neptune, features the quartet and the great tenor stretching out on satin doll, body and soul, i want to blow now which gordon briefly sings, and the otherwise unknown title cut, a gordon original that was never recorded elsewhere. 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. Blue note blp 4083, bst 84083, cdp 7 46544 2 dexter gordon dexter calling. Go 1962 bb solo transcription pdf digital download. Manhattan symphonie was recorded just two days after dexter gordon s legendary gigs at the village vanguard with his working band of pianist george cables, bassist rufus reid, and drummer eddie gladden. Take the a train and both sides of midnight have also been released by black lion on cd.
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. If you would like me to post transcriptions that you have done please send me an email with attached files. Body and soul, a 1984 ep by the sisters of mercy, or the title song. Boston bernie dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. These are transcriptions that were sent to me by various friends and musicians. Body and soul is a popular tune written in 1930 by johnny green. The album had first been released on the black lion label in 1974 as blues walk. 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. 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. I got a musical inte grity from him that has been invaluable to me.
Dexter gordon body and soul free download as pdf file. Brecker, john coltrane, gene ammons, dexter gordon, and sonny rollins. Dexter keith gordon 19231990 find a grave memorial. You can buy body and soul 2002 soundtrack dexter gordon duration.
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. While its unquestionably true that saxophonist dexter gordon is best known for his blue note sides made between 1960 and 1965, it is on his prestige recordings, the vast majority of which were taped between 1969 and 1973, where the full depth and breadth of his gift and contribution are documented. Tenorsaxophonist dexter gordon recorded three cds worth of material during a twoday period at copenhagens legendary montmartre club. Its not readily available, but it is fabulous jazz. Entertainment songs body and soul 1930 song, a 1930 popular song and jazz standard, and the title song of many of the albums listed below body and soul anita baker song, 1994 body and soul, by mai tai. Tony bennett, amy winehouse body and soul from duets ii. Dexter gordon ballads 1991 written by bluesever friday, 02 july 2010 16. My hope is that this page grows to include jazz transcriptions of all instrumentalist not just saxophonist. A letter to dexter is an album by pianist george cables, performing tunes associated with saxophonist dexter gordon, that was recorded in 2004 and released by the kind of blue label in 2006. Body and soul wellness program online toolkit resources.
He is one of the true geniuses and one of the greatest all time sax players to ever play. Body and soul ep, a 1984 ep by the sisters of mercy, or the title song. 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. 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. Body and soul live at keystone korner, san francisco, ca. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page.
Dexter gordon had a long and intresting life in which he disappeared from the jazz scene on many occassions with his life at times in some disarray due to two broken marriages, drinking and also a drug problem. If there were, dexter would be risking jail time and a fine in this performance, as he frequently but not always. Dexter gordon body and soul by dexter gordon music. The albums title refers to where the recording was made, gordon teaming up with fellow expatriates bud powell and kenny clarke, both parisian residents, and native parisian pierre michelot. Dexter gordon the complete columbia albums collection. 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 body and soul by dexter gordon amazon. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. You can also drag and drop files anywhere on this page to start uploading. Otto link 4 refaced to a 7 and dukoff hollywood model 6 tonemaster body. The second cd to appear under the title, body and soul, is the rarest album in gordons discography, which lists it as a live date from san diego in 1971 the date is questionable. The dexter gordon society dexter gordon body and soul.
Body and soul 2002 soundtrack dexter gordon download. All of the releases in this valuable dexter in radioland. Produced by michael, this set captures the true mastery of gordon at his melodic peak. Dexter gordon s body and soul are you talking about the version he playes on manhattan symphony. Tenorsaxophonist dexter gordon was in peak form when recording at copenhagens legendary jazzhus montmartre in 1967. Chords for dexter gordon lady bird belgium, 1964 12. Boo and humphrey, 1989 gelatin silver print 11 x 14. Dexter gordon features three concerts filmed in 1963 and 1964 in holland, switzerland and belgium that highlight the bebop legends classic style and silky tone. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most.
Now, just shy of fifty years after the performance was recorded, the album finally receives the. The free adobe reader may be required to view these files. Whats more, this box finally sets the historical and chronological record straight as many of. Dexter gordon on mouthpieces, reeds, and tone archive sax. The meeting 1973 the source 1973 the apartment 1974 the source is a live album by american saxophonist jackie mclean featuring dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in 1973 and released on the steeplechase label.
The essential dexter gordon, an album by dexter gordon on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Dexter gordon, there will never be another you, body and soul, tenor, lucas pickford. According to discogs some vinyl lp releases in 2016 have been released. Dexter gordon our man in paris is a 1963 jazz album by saxophonist dexter gordon. He was a tenor saxophone player who is considered the first real be bop tenor saxophonist. Unless otherwise noted,all transcriptions are in the original key. Some of the fire of the earlier bebop years has mellowed but, as evidenced by the opening ballad as time. Check out body and soul live at keystone korner, san francisco, ca1978 by dexter gordon on amazon music. I own many albums of his, and this one is the one i tend to listen to the most. In some cases,versions in multiple keys,mp3 file andor a detailed analysis of the solo are also available. The list also includes solos for flute,clarinet and ewi. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Dexter gordon body and soul arco 3 arc 109ims 3 arc 109 dexter gordon, tenor sax.
Blue note bnla393h2 dexter gordon blue note j tocj594144 various artists rare tracks. Body and soul dexter gordon solo transcription bb pdf. An analytical approach to jazz styles and influences. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals body and soul. Body and soul toolkit florida department of health. Lionel hampton and benny carter, alice tully hall, 1996 gelatin silver print 14 x 11 37. This 32measure structure is a standard format for jazz music and is represented in. This website hasnt been updated since 2004 but its still online and most of the content is still available. Body and soul is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the. For the first time in his career, he was leading his own band, which stayed. Gordon s height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant.
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