Dexter Calling...

Dexter Calling...
Studio album by Dexter Gordon
Released	1961
Recorded	May 9, 1961 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:54
Label	Blue Note BST 84083
Producer	Alfred Lion
Dexter Gordon chronology
Doin' Allright (1961) Dexter Calling... (1961) Go! (1962)

Dexter Calling... is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.^[1] "Soul Sister", "I Want More" and "Ernie's Tune" were written for the 1962 experimental movie The Connection.

Reception

The Billboard Reviewer called the album "solid jazz wax" and noted that it featured "some fine blowing by the tenor saxist".^[2]

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars stating "Dexter Gordon's second recording for the Blue Note label is a solidly swinging affair, yet constantly full of surprises... The excellent band, solid musicianship, and memorable music on every track make this one of the more essential recordings of Gordon's career".^[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated

1. "Soul Sister" - 7:45
2. "Modal Mood" (Kenny Drew) - 5:23
3. "I Want More" - 5:20
4. "The End of a Love Affair" (Edward Redding) - 6:53
5. "Clear the Dex" (Drew) - 4:54
6. "Ernie's Tune" - 4:16
7. "Smile" (Charlie Chaplin) - 3:23
8. "Landslide" - 5:15 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
• Kenny Drew - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Philly Joe Jones - drums

References

1. ^ Dexter Gordon discography accessed November 2, 2010
2. ^ "Review: Dexter Calling"".Billboard: January 20, 1962.
3. ^ ^{a b} Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed November 2, 2010