Dexter Gordon - Wee Dot (1965)

Recorded live in 1965, Wee Dot is one of saxophonist Dexter Gordon's many European dates, recorded in Stockholm, with a rhythm section comprised of the hottest cats on the Swede scene at the time. The program is standard swinging bop that opens with a particularly fiery rendition of "Take the 'A' Train." Gordon introduces each tune with his gracious, hipster vernacular and trademark dry elegance. There are only four tunes on the set, but they are all extended workouts. The closer, an updated, finger-popping redo of "Second Balcony Jump" (recorded by the saxophonist during his Blue Note years) is surely the finest moment of an already excellent set. by Thom Jurek, AMG.

SteepleChase Records, SCCD 36031, 2003

Recorded 10^th June, 1965 "Live" at Montmartre Jazzhus, Copenhagen, Denmark

Musicians:

Dexter Gordon - Tenor Saxophone

Atli Bjørn - Piano

Benny Nielsen - Bass

Finn Frederiksen - Drums

Track Listing:

1. Take The "A" Train {Billy Strayhorn} (9:24)

2. Introduction By Dexter Gordon (0:33)

3. My Melancholy Baby {Ernie Burnett, George Norton} (8:30)

4. Introduction By Dexter Gordon (0:32)

5. What's New? {Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke} (11:05)

6. Introduction By Dexter Gordon (0:34)

7. Wee Dot {Jay Jay Johnson} (14:33)

8. Introduction By Dexter Gordon (0:40)

9. Second Balcony Jump {Billy Eckstine, Gerald Valentine} (1:44)

Credits:

Recording - Danmarks Radio

Producer, Restoration - Nils Winther

Photography - Kirsten Malone

Liner Notes - Mark Gardner