Gettin' Around
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.
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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 | |||
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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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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
References
- Billboard Aug 13, 1966
- Dexter Gordon discography accessed November 22, 2010
- "Review: Gettin' Around"".Billboard: September 3, 1966.
- Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed November 22, 2010