Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon

ActorMusic DepartmentComposer
Born
February 27, 1923
Died
April 25, 1990
Awards
5 wins, 14 nominations

Dexter Gordon was considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever, During his heyday, namely `45-`80, he played tenor sax with many of the all-time jazz greats, including Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine and many others. In the 60s, he left his vices behind and created some…

Biography

Dexter Gordon was considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever, During his heyday, namely `45-`80, he played tenor sax with many of the all-time jazz greats, including Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine and many others. In the 60s, he left his vices behind and created some wonderful music. He played in Europe extensively where he was very popular and lived there for the most part during the 60s and the early to mid 70s. Around 1977, he returned to America and made some well-received records. Round Midnight was his only feature role, playing a character not unlike himself, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. He has influenced subsequent generations of musicians with his artful approach to jazz. His feel and subtle nuances are sorely missed in the world of jazz.

Actor

AwakeningsAwakenings(1990)as Rolando
Crime StoryCrime Story(1986)as Rollie
'Round Midnight'Round Midnight(1986)as Dale Turner
Saxofonen - en kærlighedshistorieSaxofonen - en kærlighedshistorie(1980)as Jazz-solist på Montmartre
Dexter Gordon & Bobby Hutcherson: Cheesecake(1979)as Dexter Gordon

Self

American MastersAmerican Masters(1985)as Self
The 59th Annual Academy AwardsThe 59th Annual Academy Awards(1987)as Self - Nominee
De películaDe película(1982)as Self - Interviewee
Valkokangas(1980)as Self - tenorisaksofonisti
Playboy Jazz Festival: Volume II(1984)as Self

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Credit Score: Dexter Gordon

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Dale Turner
Fri Oct 03 1986
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1'Round Midnight48.7519867.4126432
2Awakenings5.0019917.803176772
3Jag älskar, du älskar3.0919685.60040
4Young Man with a Horn1.5019507.2004228