Dexter Gordon -Our Man In Paris -Blue Note LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Scrapple from the Apple

1.2 Willow Weep for Me

2.1 Broadway

2.2 Stairway to the Stars

2.3 A Night in Tunisia

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Extra-Infos:

180g

Description:

Our Man In Paris by Dexter Gordon, released 21 February 2025. This version of Our Man In Paris comes as a 1xLP. - 180G

Dexter Gordon - "Our Man In Paris (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition)" [180gram Heavy Vinyl LP] Dexter Gordon's 1963 album Our Man In Paris was his first dispatch from Europe and is also symbolically considered to be the last bebop album. The saxophonist assembled a quartet with bebop legends (and fellow expats) Bud Powell on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, along with the French bassist Pierre Michelot, to record this all-time classic at CBS Studios in Paris. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Capitol Music Group; Blue Note; Jazz; Catalog.

Runouts are etched. Plating markings are mirrored, ie =^ is actually 1=.

"Our Man In Paris" is a legendary jazz album by the renowned tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, released on LP format by Blue Note Records. Recorded in 1963 during Gordon's European period, this record captures his vibrant creativity and masterful improvisation alongside an all-star lineup featuring Bud Powell (piano), Kenny Clarke (drums), and Pierre Michelot (bass). The album features classic standards such as "A Night in Tunisia" and "Scrapple from the Apple," showcasing Gordon?s robust tone and lyrical phrasing. Blue Note, established in 1939, is one of the most influential labels in jazz history, known for its commitment to high-quality recordings and iconic artists like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock. Dexter Gordon himself was a pivotal figure in bebop and hard bop movements; he received multiple Grammy nominations throughout his career and starred memorably in the Oscar-nominated film "Round Midnight." This LP remains a testament to both his artistry and Blue Note?s enduring legacy.

Vinyl:

black,180g,Single Sleeve,Stereo,Optimal

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Manufacturer No.:

6514967

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