1990
Dexter Gordon, American saxophonist, composer, and actor (born 1923)
Dexter Gordon, American saxophonist, composer, and actor (born 1923)
Dexter Gordon
American jazz saxophonist (1923–1990)
- Died
- 1990
Dexter Gordon was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.