Dextrose

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2000

Label: TIM GmbH

Jewelcase came in an outer, metallic-silver card-slipcase.

A compilation of Gordon's early recordings as a leader (with one as a sideman thrown in). The names of the groups not listed in the booklet.

1 to 4 recorded in LA, cca late 1943 by Dexter Gordon Quintet
5 recorded in NYC, September 4th 1945 by Sir Charles Thompson And His All-Stars
6, 7 recorded in NYC, October 30th 1945 by Dexter Gordon Quartet
8 to 11 recorded in NYC, January 29th 1946 by Dexter Gordon Quintet
12 to 14 recorded in NYC, December 22nd 1947 by Dexter Gordon And His Boys

Bass on 1 to 4 might be played by Red Callender.
Drums on 1 to 4 possibly played by Juicy Owens.