Dexter Gordon's 1979 Concert History

Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 28, 1979 –
Sep 30, 1979
Ann Arbor Jazz Festival
Dexter Gordon / Sun Ra Arkestra / The Mingus Dynasty / larry coryell / Don moyle & Joseph Jarman / McCoy Tyner / Oscar Peterson
  Setlists
Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Jun 15, 1979 –
Jun 16, 1979
Playboy Jazz Festival
Benny Goodman Orchestra / Count Basie Orchestra / Sarah Vaughan / Joe Williams / Joni Mitchell / Bill Cosby / Lionel Hampton / Chick Corea / Herbie Hancock / Flora Purim / Willie Bobo / Art Blakey/Dizzy Gillespie Duo / Ray Brown Trio / Stan Getz / Dexter Gordon / Weather Report / The Manhattan Transfer Show all bands
  Setlists
Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Jazz
Jazz Fusion
Vocal Jazz
Swing
Bebop
Hard Bop
Jazz Saxophone
Saxophone
Stride
Bop
Tenor Sax
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1980 1 concert
1979 2 concerts
1978 1 concert
1977 2 concerts
1971 1 concert
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 David Birnbaum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Dexter Gordon had?

Dexter Gordon has had 7 concerts.

What genre is Dexter Gordon?

Dexter Gordon is most often considered to be Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Vocal Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Saxophone, Saxophone, Stride, Bop, and Tenor Sax.

When was the last Dexter Gordon concert?

The last Dexter Gordon concert was on April 24, 1980 at Palácio das Convenções do Anhembi in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. The bands that performed were: Sexteto de Rodolfo Mederos / Dexter Gordon / B.B. King.

What setlist does Dexter Gordon play live?

The songs that Dexter Gordon performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 21, 1978 concert at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States:

  1. Come Rain or Shine
  2. La Modal

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