Swiss Nights Vol. 1 | ||||
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Live album by Dexter Gordon Quartet | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
Recorded | August 23 & 24, 1975 at the Zurich Jazz Festival in Zurich, Switzerland | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 66:55CD with bonus tracks | |||
Label | SteepleChase SCS 1050 | |||
Producer | Nils Winther | |||
Dexter Gordon chronology | ||||
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Swiss Nights Vol. 1 is a live album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in Zurich in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label. [1] [2]
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "All of the performances are at least ten minutes long and there are some rambling moments, but in general, the music is quite rewarding. This was one of Dexter Gordon's prime periods". [3]
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Ode to Super is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean featuring Gary Bartz recorded in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.
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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.
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