Release Date: 04 November 2016
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: Gearbox
£19.99
Dexter Gordon Fried Bananas Limited 180gram Stereo Vinyl LP
Overview:
Previously unreleased from the original radio broadcast tapes.
Recorded on 3rd November 1972 for VPRO at Heemskerk Societeit Progress, The Netherlands.
The great tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon moved to Europe in 1962. Ten years later he was living in Copenhagen when he went on the road with a Dutch rhythm section consisting of pianist Rein de Graaff, double bassist Henk Haverhoek and drummer Eric Ineke. This was quite unusual, as Dexter mostly toured as a solo artist working with local musicians in each town. By the time their performance at the Societiet Progress in Heemskerk was recorded for broadcast by VPRO, the quartet had been playing together regularly for two months. Dexter and his “Dutch band” had developed a deep rapport and understanding that’s clearly evident on the three extended tracks on this record. These are two of his signature compositions, “The Panther” and “Fried Bananas”, plus the iconic Coleman Hawkins classic “Body and Soul”.
With sleeve notes by Maxine Gordon that include reminiscences and insights from drummer Eric Ineke and pianist Rein de Graaff, Fried Bananas is an important new addition to the recorded legacy of Dexter Gordon’s fourteen years in Europe.
Cut on Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex RA1700 series amps, Westrex 3DIIA cutting head and Telefunken U73B tube limiter; Maselec master control and equalisation.
Featured Tracks:
Side One:
1. Fried Bananas (14:23)
Side Two:
1. The Panther (14:26)
2. Body And Soul (7:26)
Release Date: 07 January 2022
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: BMG Rights Management
£18.99
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Format: LP Vinyl
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Format: LP Vinyl
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Format: LP Vinyl
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