Wee Dot

by Dexter Gordon

Overview

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. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2003
Label:	STEEPLECHASE
UPC:	0716043603121

Tracks

1. Take the "A" Train
2. Introduction
3. My Melancholy Baby
4. Introduction
5. What's New?
6. Introduction
7. Wee Dot
8. Introduction
9. Second Balcony Jump

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dexter Gordon   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Finn Frederiksen   Drums
Benny Nielsen   Bass
Atli Bjorn   Piano

Technical Credits

Gerald Valentine   Composer
Mark Gardner   Liner Notes
Kirsten Malone   Photography
Johnny Burke   Composer
Nils Winther   Restoration,Producer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Dexter Gordon   Composer
Ernie Burnett   Composer
J.J. Johnson   Composer
Billy Eckstine   Composer
George Norton   Composer
Bob Haggart   Composer