The Jumpin' Blues Explained

The Jumpin' Blues
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Dexter Gordon
Cover:	The Jumpin' Blues.jpg
Released:	1970
Recorded:	August 27, 1970 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	37:23
Label:	Prestige PR 10020
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Dexter Gordon
Prev Title:	The Chase!
Prev Year:	1970
Next Title:	The Shadow of Your Smile
Next Year:	1971

The Jumpin' Blues is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "Although tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon seemed to have been largely forgotten in the U.S. during his long residence in Europe, he was playing in prime form during the period and made occasional trips back to America".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated

1. "Evergreenish" - 6:02
2. "For Sentimental Reasons" (William Best, Deek Watson) - 6:49
3. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 5:21
4. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) - 6:51
5. "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 6:34
6. "The Jumpin' Blues" (Jay McShann, Charlie Parker) - 5:46

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
• Wynton Kelly - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Roy Brooks - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/dexter-gordon/catalog/#prestige-pr-10020 Dexter Gordon discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 20, 2013