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Dexter Gordon
Los Angeles 1923/ Filadelfia 1990

Tenor Sax

He was one of the big tenor sax players of bebop. After an eventful career, he emigrated to Europe, where he was a central figure in the jazz scene. In 1976 he returned to his country, where, finally, his great musical talent was recognized. BUY

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