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Dexter Gordon

American jazz saxophonist (1923–1990)

  • Audience19.8K
  • Fame68.4
  • Momentum0.0
Source-basedFalling
19.8K youtube followers
  • Audience19.8K
  • Fame68.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia10.4K
Lived 1923–1990, aged 67United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Biggest on YouTube
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    @Dexter Gordon - Topic
  • Wikipedia
    42 languages
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  • Era
    1923–1990
    Aged 67
  • Known for
    Awakenings
    1990
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Updated 2026-06-20

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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Historical23.5
Source confidence85.0
Completeness90.0
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