Gettin' Around
Gettin' Around | ||||
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Released | Mid August 1966[1] | |||
Recorded | May 28-29, 1965 | |||
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 41:31 original LP 59:01 CD reissue | |||
Label | Blue Note BST 84204 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
Dexter Gordon chronology | ||||
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Gettin' Around is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label.[2] The CD reissue added two additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.
Reception
The review in Billboard Magazine called Gordon's playing "cool and hot", especially praising his improvisations on "Heartaches". The support of the rhythm section was said to be "A-1 all the way".[3]
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos was less enthusiastic and awarded the album 3½ stars stating "While this is not Gordon's ultimate hard bop date, it is reflective of his cooling out in Europe, adopting a tonal emphasis more under the surface than in your face. It's not essential, but quite enjoyable, and does mark a turning point in his illustrious career".[4]
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Allmusic | [4] |
Track listing
- "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antonio Maria) - 8:26
- "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 5:15
- "Heartaches" (Al Hoffman, John Klenner) - 7:46
- "Shiny Stockings" (Frank Foster) - 6:18
- "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" (Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller) - 6:45
- "Le Coiffeur" (Dexter Gordon) - 7:01
- "Very Saxily Yours" - 6:54 (Onzy Matthews) Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Flick of a Trick" - 10:36 (Ben Tucker) Bonus track on CD reissue
Recorded on May 28 (1, 5-6, 8) and May 29 (2-4, 7), 1965.
Personnel
- Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
- Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
- Barry Harris - piano
- Bob Cranshaw - bass
- Billy Higgins - drums
References
- ^ Billboard Aug 13, 1966
- ^ Dexter Gordon discography accessed November 22, 2010
- ^ "Review: Gettin' Around"".Billboard: September 3, 1966.
- ^ a b Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed November 22, 2010