Swiss Nights Vol. 2 | ||||
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Live album by Dexter Gordon Quartet | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | August 23 & 24, 1975 at the Zurich Jazz Festival in Zurich, Switzerland | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 62:01CD with bonus tracks | |||
Label | SteepleChase SCS 1090 | |||
Producer | Nils Winther | |||
Dexter Gordon chronology | ||||
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Swiss Nights Vol. 2 is a live album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in Zurich in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1978. [1] [2]
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Source | Rating |
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "The second of three CDs taken from Gordon's appearances at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival showcases the veteran tenor in peak form. With strong support from the talented rhythm section ...Dexter Gordon is heard throughout at his best". [3]
Doin' Allright is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.
The Chase! is a live album by saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Gene Ammons recorded in Chicago in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.
Dexter Gordon with Junior Mance at Montreux is a live album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon and pianist Junior Mance recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.
Generation is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Duke's Delight is an album led by pianist Duke Jordan recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
The Meeting 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.
In the Tradition is an album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1974 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label. The album features Braxton's interpretations of jazz standards and was followed by a second volume recorded at the same sessions which was released in 1976. It was originally going to be a Dexter Gordon album, but due to Dexter being ill, Braxton filled in for him.
The Apartment is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1974 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Stable Mable is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
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.
Swiss Nights Vol. 3 is a live album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in Zurich in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1979.
Lullaby for a Monster is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1981.
Something Different is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1980.
Bouncin' with Dex is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Biting the Apple is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
More Than You Know is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon with an Orchestra arranged and conducted by Palle Mikkelborg recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Cheese Cake is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964 by Danmarks Radio and released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.
Billie's Bounce is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964 by Danmarks Radio and released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.
Lazy Bird is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1984 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Catalonian Nights Vol. 1 is a live album by pianist Tete Montoliu recorded in Spain in 1980 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.