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My Take
Dexter Gordon is, for me, the sound of late-night cool made human. A bebop pioneer who never rushed a phrase, his big, unhurried tenor carries a worldly authority I never tire of. The nicknames, Long Tall Dexter, Sophisticated Giant, fit a man whose physical and musical presence both loomed large. What deepens my admiration is his second act: playing a jazz musician in Round Midnight with enough lived-in truth to land an Oscar nomination. Four decades on the bandstand left every note thick with experience, and I think few players ever made patience sound this commanding.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dexter Gordon
- Name (Japanese)
- デクスター・ゴードン
- Reading
- でくすたー・ごーどん
- Born
- February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / saxophonist / jazz musician / recording artist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Paul Acket Award
- 1987 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- 1987 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance
- NEA Jazz Masters
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dexter Gordon born?
February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990.
Where is Dexter Gordon from?
Dexter Gordon is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Dexter Gordon do?
Dexter Gordon works as composer, saxophonist, jazz musician, recording artist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.