Dexter Gordon

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), thus he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.

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Who was born first?

• Dexter Gordon and György Ligeti were born the same year
• Dexter Gordon and Paddy Chayefsky were born the same year
• Dexter Gordon and Hank Williams were born the same year
• Dexter Gordon and Alicia de Larrocha were born the same year
• Dexter Gordon and Wes Montgomery were born the same year

Timeline

1. Alicia de LarrochaMay 28, 1923 – September 25, 2009
2. Dexter Gordon (this page)February 27, 1923 – April 1990
3. György LigetiMay 28, 1923 – June 12, 2006
4. Hank WilliamsSeptember 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953
5. Paddy ChayefskyJanuary 29, 1923 – August 1, 1981
6. Wes MontgomeryMarch 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968

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