The Chase

Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray · 1947 (year to be confirmed) · Tenor duel with Dexter Gordon produced by Ross Russell (Dial), Gray's first national hit.

Context

Tenor saxophone duel between Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray, organized by Ross Russell for his Dial label in Los Angeles, based on their battles on Central Avenue. It was the first record known nationally for Gray.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• Long Tall Dexter (1946)
• Willow Weep for Me (1963)
• Fried Bananas (1969)
• Good Bait (1969)
• 'Round Midnight (film Tavernier) (1986)

Sources

• EN: Wardell Gray
• wardellgray.org

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