Dexter Gordon complete columbia

[mr jazz]

I have none of these albums so am interested. What's the board opinion on this set?

[king ubu]

"Homecoming" for one is essential Dexter.

I've got the old double disc edition and the double LP (missing two tracks later added on CD) - not sure if the box contains a remastered version.

There's a thread about "Sophisticated Giant" somewhere ... the quartet w/Cables is terrific, and the jams with Griffin are fun - guess that about sells it.

[felser]

It's all good material, and I have a special fondness for 'Homecoming'. He was still in good form for these recordings. Not essential like the Blue Notes, but well worthwhile. As are the Prestige and Steeplechase sides.

[CraigP]

It seemed to me that there was too much background crowd chatter on the Homecoming LPs. Is the CD version better?

[mr jazz]

I got a deal from popmarket so picked it up. A nice complement to the Mosaic select which I really enjoy.

[mjzee]

I heard most of these when they were released. Homecoming has long tracks (10 - 12 minutes on average) with lots of Woody Shaw, so if you like Woody, you'll like this. The Carnegie Hall tracks are really good (tho imho George Cables's solos could've used some editing), and the duets with Johnny Griffin burn. I also like the duets with Eddie Jefferson. Lots of good Dexter quartet tracks. Really, you can't go wrong.

[CJ Shearn]

I enjoy the set very much, the only really forgettable thing is the Stevie Wonder "Isn't She Lovely" cover, if you like that kind of thing, a fairly anonymous rhythm track with great players, you'll love this.

[Peter Friedman]

If you are a fan of Dexter Gordon, this is one to get. As Felser said, this along with the Prestige and Steeplechase recordings are well worth having. Of course, the Blue Note's are a must too.

[crisp]

This set is a relatively reasonable 47 euros at Amazon Italy now: link.

[gmonahan]

If you are a fan of Dexter Gordon, this is one to get. As Felser said, this along with the Prestige and Steeplechase recordings are well worth having. Of course, the Blue Note's are a must too.

I think the Blue Notes are absolutely essential. Like the others too, but those Blue Notes.....

gregmo

[CJ Shearn]

This set is a nice companion to that Woody Shaw Columbia (which I still don't yet have) so it is worth it for that alone.