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Default:19

Supplier EU

Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2017-12-01

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Catalogue number

ORGM1062

UPC / Barcode

711574812110

Black LP

Artist

Dexter Gordon

Label EU

Org Music

Genre EU

Jazz

Dexter Gordon was a renowned tenor saxophonist during the bebop era. Born on February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, he drew inspiration from influential tenor players of the 1930s and 1940s such as Lester Young, Herschel Evans, and Illinois Jacquet. With his distinctive sound and improvisational skills, Gordon made a significant impact on jazz music.

Throughout his career, Dexter Gordon collaborated with numerous talented musicians including Oliver Nelson, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Jackie McLean, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson, Clifford Brown and many more.

Gordon's legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and contributions to the jazz genre. His unique style continues to inspire aspiring musicians around the world.

Org Music is a record label based in the United States, specializing in vinyl releases and reissues. They have reissued music from a wide variety of genres and artists, both well known and obscure. Org Music partners with various independent labels and catalog groups to reissue their music on vinyl, including Sun Record Company, Black Lion Records, Freedom Records, GHB Jazz Foundation, and most recently Brunswick Records. They also release music from new and active artists, including the Clenched Wrench label imprint of bassist Mike Watt.

Org Music is distributed by AMPED (Alliance Entertainment) in North America and through various distribution partners globally. They provide distribution and label services for several artists and sub-labels such as OAR (Overseas Artist Recordings), GHB Jazz Foundation, Headphone Records, and more.

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The album "Both Sides of Midnight" by Dexter Gordon was released by Org Music. This iconic jazz record showcases the incredible talent and artistry of one of the genre's most influential saxophonists.

Recorded live at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1967, "Both Sides of Midnight" captures Gordon at the peak of his career. Backed by a stellar rhythm section consisting of pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, Gordon delivers a mesmerizing performance that is both energetic and soulful.

The album features a collection of six tracks, including classic jazz standards such as "Fried Bananas" and "The Shadow of Your Smile." Each song showcases Gordon's impeccable improvisational skills and his ability to tell a story through his music. His rich tone and melodic phrasing create an immersive listening experience that transports the audience to another time and place.

Gordon's virtuosity on the saxophone is evident throughout the album. His fluid lines and inventive solos demonstrate why he is considered one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history. The chemistry between Gordon and his bandmates is palpable, with each musician complementing one another perfectly.

With its dynamic performances and exceptional musicianship, "Both Sides of Midnight" is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast or collector. This reissue from Org Music faithfully reproduces the original recording, allowing listeners to experience the magic of Dexter Gordon's live performance in all its glory.

Both Sides of Midnight

Music EU

Discover Both Sides of Midnight by Dexter Gordon. This iconic jazz record captures the incredible talent of one of the genre's most influential saxophonists. Released by Org Music, this reissue faithfully reproduces the original recording for an immersive listening experience.