Descrizione
SPEDIZIONI A PARTIRE DAL 4 FEBBRAIO 2026
This inaugural title features an unreleased live recording by one of the true legends of jazz history—The Sophisticated Giant, tenor saxophone master Dexter Gordon, performing with his early-’80s quartet: Kirk Lightsey on piano, David Eubanks on bass, and Edward Gladden on drums.
The concert was recorded in Genoa, Italy, in 1981, at Villa Imperiale, during the Festival Estate Jazz 81.
Double LP Gatefold 2 180 gr. Limited Edition with numbered copies AVAILABLE FROM FEBRUARY 4,2026.
Mastering and Cutting from original analogue tape
Booklet with 4 pp. with Original Liner Notes by Maxine Gordon & Woody Shaw III
Track List Vinyl
SIDE A
It’s You or No One (S. Cahn/J. Styne) 13.05
SIDE B
Hy Fly (R. Weston) 17.42
SIDE C
Back Stairs (D. Gordon) 22.58
SIDE D
LTD & Intro (D. Gordon) 05.28
More Than You Know (V.Youmans/B. Rose/E. Eliscu) 20.22
Personnel
Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
Kirk Lightsey – piano
David Eubanks – bass
Edward Gladden – drums
Recording Data
Recorded on July 7th, 1981 at Estate Jazz 81 – Villa Imperiale (Genova) (Italy)
Art Direction “Ellington Club”, Genova
Lino Zero, Marco Travagli
Restoration & mastering at Sorriso Studios – Bari (Italy)
Sound Engineer – Tommy Cavalieri
Art Direction – Angelo Mastronardi
Executive Producer – Angelo Mastronardi
Co-Producer – Alvearium Holding (Chris Besson)
Thanks to:
Maxine Gordon, President
Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III, CEO
The Dexter Gordon® Society, Inc.
Estate of Dexter Gordon®
www.dextergordon.com
Artwork Photo – Gloriano Odero
Booklet Photo – Gloriano Odero & Luigi Zanon
Illustrations – Filippo Motole
Graphics Design – Studio Clessidra
