Biting the Apple

Biting the Apple
Studio album by Dexter Gordon Quartet
Released	1977
Recorded	November 9, 1976
Studio	CI Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	56:15CD with bonus tracks
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1080
Producer	Nils Winther
Dexter Gordon chronology
Silver Blue (1976) Biting the Apple (1977) Homecoming (1976)

Biting the Apple is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label. ^{[1] [2]} The album was released in the U.S. in collaboration with Inner City Records. The album's title refers to Gordon's return to New York City for a 1976 performance after living abroad for many years. ^{[3] [4]}

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "It is highly recommended, as are all of Dexter Gordon's SteepleChase recordings from this period". ^[5]

Track listing

1. "Apple Jump" (Dexter Gordon) – 11:28
2. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 7:30
3. "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 9:58 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 8:49 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Skylark" (Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 8:36
6. "A La Modal" (Gordon) – 10:05

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris – piano
• Sam Jones – bass
• Al Foster – drums

References

1. Dexter Gordon discography, accessed March 24, 2015
2. SteepleChase Records discography, accessed March 24, 2015
3. Levesque, Roger (September 30, 1990). "Dexter Gordon Delivers Treasure Trove from Across the Atlantic". Edmonton Journal. p. 28.
4. Allan, William (December 11, 1977). "Jazz is back...big...on Records". The Pittsburgh Press.
5. Yanow, Scott. Biting the Apple – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved March 24, 2015.
6. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 583. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.