Cry Me A River

Dexter Gordon - Cry Me a River (1990) {SteepleChase SCCD 36004 rec 1962-1964}
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© 1962-64, 1990 SteepleChase | SCCD 36004
Jazz / Bop / Hard Bop / Saxophone

This CD contains two separate European sessions taken from radio broadcasts. Tenor-saxophonist Dexter Gordon, who had just moved to Europe, is heard on lengthy versions of "I'll Remember April" and "Cry Me a River" from 1962 with a Danish trio comprised of pianist Atli Bjorn, bassist Marcel Rigot and drummer Williams Schiopffe. The two 1964 numbers ("The Thrill Is Gone" and "Suite") are by Bjorn's 1964 trio with bassist Benny Nielsen and drummer Finn Frederiksen; the talented pianist is well-showcased.

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