One Flight Up
| One Flight Up | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | Mid September 1965[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 2, 1964 CBS Studios, Paris | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:05 original LP 48:07 CD reissue | |||
| Label | Blue Note BST 84176 | |||
| Producer | Francis Wolff | |||
| Dexter Gordon chronology | ||||
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One Flight Up is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1964 in Paris and released on the Blue Note label.[2]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 3½ stars stating "One Flight Up stands as a testament to Dexter Gordon's viability as a bandleader and teammate, while his individualism is somewhat sublimated. It's a good listen to digest all the way through, especially if you are as patient as the performers, who have a lot to say".[3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The LondonJazzCollector remarks upon Gordon's role in encouraging young talent and seasoned pros alike to stretch themselves, stating "it’s great to find [Gordon] give lots of space to the other players, particularly in the Byrd-penned “Tanya” which occupies all of side one. Dexter is quietly restrained, Byrd plays to Hubbard, Drew plays to Pearson and Hancock, Taylor mixes Blakey with a touch of Williams, and NHOP [Pedersen] walks dreamlike through the 18 minute space." [5]
Track listing
- All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated.
- "Tanya" (Donald Byrd) - 18:18
- "Coppin' the Haven" (Kenny Drew) - 11:17
- "Darn That Dream" (Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 7:30
- "Kong Neptune" - 11:02 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
- Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
- Donald Byrd - trumpet (tracks 1 & 2)
- Kenny Drew - piano
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
References
- ^ Billboard Sept 4, 1965
- ^ Dexter Gordon discography accessed November 22, 2010
- ^ a b Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed November 22, 2010
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 87. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/dexter-gordon-one-flight-up-1964-blue-note/