Signed Photograph with the Twin Towers and a Classic Car

Glossy Elektra Musician promotional photograph of the great saxophonist, who has signed his name in blue ink to the upper margin.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Signed photographs of Gordon are uncommon. 

The tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of innovators such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to his instrument.  Known as "Long Tall Dexter" for his height of 6 foot 6 inches, he was also beloved by audiences for his genial stage presence and ability to communicate with his listeners.  Gordon's bebop career began in 1940's New York, where he appeared with the Billy Eckstine big band and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie and Sir Charles Thompson, among others.  After struggling with heroin and serving jail time in the 1950's, he had renewed success with his album The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon in 1960, signing with Blue Note Records in 1961.  He spent much of the 1960's and 1970's in Europe, which he found more welcoming to jazz musicians than the U.S., before returning in 1976. (21186)

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