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DEXTER GORDON<\/h1>\n

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Dexter Gordon\u00a0(February 27, 1923 \u2013 April 25, 1990) was an American\u00a0jazz\u00a0tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and actor. He was among the most influential early\u00a0bebop\u00a0musicians, which included other greats such as\u00a0Charlie Parker,\u00a0Dizzy Gillespie, and\u00a0Bud Powell. Gordon’s height was 6\u00a0feet 6\u00a0inches (198\u00a0cm), so he was also known as “Long Tall Dexter” and “Sophisticated Giant”. His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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