The Jumpin' Blues

Last updated
The Jumpin' Blues
The Jumpin' Blues.jpg
Studio album by
Released1970
RecordedAugust 27, 1970
New York City
Genre Jazz
Length37:23
Label Prestige
PR 10020
Producer Don Schlitten
Dexter Gordon chronology
The Chase!
(1970)
The Jumpin' Blues
(1970)
The Shadow of Your Smile
(1971)

The Jumpin' Blues is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label. [1]

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "Although tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon seemed to have been largely forgotten in the U.S. during his long residence in Europe, he was playing in prime form during the period and made occasional trips back to America". [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated

  1. "Evergreenish" - 6:02
  2. "For Sentimental Reasons" (William Best, Deek Watson) - 6:49
  3. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 5:21
  4. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) - 6:51
  5. "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 6:34
  6. "The Jumpin' Blues" (Jay McShann, Charlie Parker) - 5:46

Personnel

Related Research Articles

<i>Silver Blue</i> (album) 1976 studio album by Al Cohn, Dexter Gordon

Silver Blue is a jazz album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon and saxophonist Al Cohn, recorded in 1976 for Xanadu Records.

<i>The Other Side of Round Midnight</i> 1986 soundtrack album by Dexter Gordon

The Other Side of Round Midnight is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1985 and released on the Blue Note label. The album was recorded during the making of for Bertrand Tavernier's 1986 film Round Midnight which also produced the Academy Award-winning soundtrack album. The album features the last recordings released under Gordon's name which were produced and arranged by Herbie Hancock.

<i>Doin Allright</i> 1961 studio album by Dexter Gordon

Doin' Allright is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.

<i>Clubhouse</i> (album) 1979 studio album by Dexter Gordon

Clubhouse is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon. It was recorded in 1965, but not released until 1979 by Blue Note Records.

<i>The Chase!</i> 1970 live album by Dexter Gordon and Gene Ammons

The Chase! is a live album by saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Gene Ammons recorded in Chicago in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>Gene Ammons and Friends at Montreux</i> 1973 live album by Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons and Friends at Montreux is a live album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1973 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>Con Alma!</i> 1965 studio album by Charles McPherson

Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>The Panther!</i> 1970 studio album by Dexter Gordon

The Panther! is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon that was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>A Day in Copenhagen</i> 1969 studio album by Dexter Gordon with Slide Hampton

A Day in Copenhagen is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon with trombonist Slide Hampton recorded in Copenhagen in 1969 which was originally released on the MPS label in Europe and re-released on the Prestige label in the US.

<i>Some Other Spring</i> 1970 studio album by Karin Krog with Dexter Gordon

Some Other Spring Blues And Ballads is an album by Norwegian vocalist Karin Krog with American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in Norway in 1970 and originally released on the Sonet label in Europe.

<i>Setting the Pace</i> 1965 studio album by Booker Ervin with Dexter Gordon

Setting the Pace is an album by saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Booker Ervin recorded in Munich in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>CaPurange</i> 1973 studio album by Dexter Gordon

Ca'Purange is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released by Prestige.

<i>Tangerine</i> (Dexter Gordon album) 1975 studio album by Dexter Gordon

Tangerine is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>Generation</i> (Dexter Gordon album) 1973 studio album by Dexter Gordon

Generation is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>The Meeting</i> (Jackie McLean album) 1974 live album by Jackie McLean featuring Dexter Gordon

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.

<i>The Source</i> (Jackie McLean album) 1974 live album by Jackie McLean featuring Dexter Gordon

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.

<i>The Apartment</i> (album) 1975 studio album by Dexter Gordon Quartet

The Apartment is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1974 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.

<i>Lullaby for a Monster</i> 1981 studio album by Dexter Gordon Trio

Lullaby for a Monster is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1981.

<i>Blues à la Suisse</i> 1974 live album by Dexter Gordon

Blues à la Suisse is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 1973 and released on the Prestige label.

<i>Loxodonta Africana</i> (album) 1977 studio album by Ricky Ford

Loxodonta Africana is the debut album led by saxophonist Ricky Ford which was recorded in 1977 and released on the New World label.

References

  1. Dexter Gordon discography accessed March 20, 2013
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 20, 2013
  3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 88. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.