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Dexter Gordon (I) (1923–1990)

Dexter Gordon was considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever, During his heyday, namely `45-`80, he played tenor sax with many of the all-time jazz greats, including Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine and many others. In the 60s, he left his vices behind and created some wonderful music... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1990 Awakenings
Rolando
 
1988 Crime Story (TV series)
Rollie
Moulin Rouge (1988) … Rollie
 
1986 'Round Midnight
Dale Turner
 
1968 I Love, You Love
John
 
1963 Stop for Bud (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1955 Unchained
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
 
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2004 Silver City (performer: "Darn That Dream" 1939)
 
1986 'Round Midnight (writer: "Society Red", "Tivoli")
 
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1986 'Round Midnight (associate music consultant)
 
1971 Pornography: A Musical (musician)
 
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1989 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1989) … Himself
 
1987 The 59th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 
1971 Pornography: A Musical
Himself
 
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2007 Tete Montoliu, una mirada (video)
Himself
 
2006 Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe (documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Dexter Gordon: More Than You Know (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

CD: "Music for Lovers" (Capitol) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Height:

6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Trivia:

Was the Godfather of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich See more »

Nickname:

Long Tall Dex See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces