Biting the Apple explained

Biting the Apple
Type:	Album
Artist:	Dexter Gordon Quartet
Cover:	Biting the Apple.jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	November 9, 1976
Studio:	CI Recording Studios, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	56:15 CD with bonus tracks
Label:	SteepleChase SCS 1080
Producer:	Nils Winther
Chronology:	Dexter Gordon
Prev Title:	Silver Blue
Prev Year:	1976
Next Title:	Homecoming
Next Year:	1976

Biting the Apple is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.^{[1] [2]} The album was released in the U.S. in collaboration with Inner City Records. The album's title refers to Gordon's return to New York City for a 1976 performance after living abroad for many years.^{[3] [4]}

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "It is highly recommended, as are all of Dexter Gordon's SteepleChase recordings from this period".

Track listing

1. "Apple Jump" (Dexter Gordon) – 11:28
2. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 7:30
3. "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 9:58 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 8:49 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Skylark" (Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 8:36
6. "A La Modal" (Gordon) – 10:05

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris – piano
  • Sam Jones – bass Al Foster – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/dexter-gordon/catalog/#steeplechase-scs-1080 Dexter Gordon discography
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Steeplechase_1000.htm SteepleChase Records discography
3. News: Levesque . Roger . September 30, 1990 . Dexter Gordon Delivers Treasure Trove from Across the Atlantic . 28 . Edmonton Journal.
4. Allan, William (December 11, 1977). "Jazz is back...big...on Records". The Pittsburgh Press.