{"title":"DEXTER GORDON","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDexter Gordon Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the massive, majestic sound of one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history with the official \u003cb\u003eDexter Gordon collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. A towering figure in both physical stature and musical influence, Dexter Gordon was a pioneer of the bebop movement who flawlessly transitioned into the defining voice of hard bop. Whether you are a dedicated jazz audiophile or building a foundational Blue Note vinyl library, our curated selection of Dexter Gordon records is an absolute essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his rich, robust tone, impeccable logic in his solos, and his signature style of playing just slightly behind the beat, Gordon’s saxophone practically speaks to the listener. His legendary 1960s run with Blue Note Records produced some of the most sophisticated, swinging, and deeply satisfying albums of the era. Now, you can experience his unparalleled phrasing and undeniable cool on the highest quality analog formats, masterfully restored for the ultimate listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Dexter Gordon Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive jazz catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights from our legendary Blue Note catalog include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGo!:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely regarded as his undisputed masterpiece and one of the greatest hard bop albums of all time. Featuring a brilliant rhythm section with Sonny Clark, this 1962 classic includes quintessential tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"Cheese Cake\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry\"\u003c\/i\u003e. An absolute must-own for any record collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Man in Paris:\u003c\/b\u003e A landmark 1963 session recorded in France, featuring fellow bebop pioneers Bud Powell and Kenny Clarke. Experience the electrifying energy of tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"A Night in Tunisia\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"Scrapple from the Apple\"\u003c\/i\u003e on high-quality wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Swingin' Affair \u0026amp; Dexter Calling...:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the incredible depth of his Blue Note era with these critically acclaimed masterpieces, showcasing his unmatched ability to balance driving, up-tempo burners with deeply emotional, late-night ballads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone Poet \u0026amp; Classic Vinyl Series Reissues:\u003c\/b\u003e Hear the music exactly as Rudy Van Gelder recorded it. We proudly stock limited audiophile reissues from the acclaimed Blue Note Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl series. Mastered directly from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, these editions offer pristine, crackle-free listening and stunning gatefold packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Dexter Gordon at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic Blue Note Records releases. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium audiophile pressings, and first access to highly sought-after jazz reissues that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Dexter Gordon collection below and bring the ultimate hard bop tenor sound to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dexter-gordon-go","title":"DEXTER GORDON - GO! 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It’s all here: Dexter’s magnificently huge sound, Donald Byrd in peak form on trumpet, the subtle sophistication of pianist Kenny Drew, the utter brilliance of the then-teenaged bass phenom Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and the rock-steady swing of drummer Art Taylor. The opening track “Tanya” takes up the entire first side of this album at 18+ minutes, and it is a performance for the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Note Tone Poet Series:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Note Tone Poet Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was’ admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley (from Music Matters), a.k.a. the “Tone Poet,” on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180 gm audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Blue Note\/Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Note Records’ Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series is produced by Joe Harley and features all-analog, mastered-from-the-original-master-tape 180g audiophile vinyl reissues in deluxe gatefold packaging. 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