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Dexter Gordon 덱스터 고든

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Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) 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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Dexter Gordon (덱스터 고든) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Blue Note.

Details

• Genre: jazz, bebop, hard bop
• Awards: Paul Acket Award, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance
• Born: February 27, 1923
• Died: April 25, 1990
• Nationality: American
• Height: 6 feet 6 inches
• Birth Date: 1923년 2월 27일
• Death Date: 1990년 4월 24일
• Instrument: 테너 색소폰

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