Dexter Gordon
Musician
Notable Achievement
Jazz saxophone legend
Biography
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), so 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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Birthday Date
Dexter Gordon was born on February 27