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Dexter Gordon: Gettin’ Around

In August 1966, “Blue Note” label released “Gettin’ Around”, the 14th Dexter Gordon album. It was recorded in May 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibes
  • Barry Harris – piano
  • Bob Cranshaw – bass
  • Billy Higgins – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Manhã de Carnaval – Luiz Bonfá, Antonio Maria
  2. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) – Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
  3. Heartaches – Al Hoffman, John Klenner
  4. Shiny Stockings – Frank Foster
  5. Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool – Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller
  6. Le Coiffeur – Dexter Gordon

Dave Bailey: 2 Feet In The Gutter

In November 1961, “Epic” label released “2 Feet in the Gutter”, the fifth and final Dave Bailey studio album. In October 1961, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in Manhattan, New York City, and was produced by Mike Berniker.

Personnel:

  • Dave Bailey – drum kit
  • Billy Gardner – piano
  • Frank Haynes – tenor saxophone
  • Bill Hardman – trumpet
  • Ben Tucker – double bass

Track listing:

  1. Comin’ Home Baby – Ben Tucker
  2. Two Feet in the Gutter – Rudy Stevenson
  3. Shiny Stockings – Frank Foster
  4. Lady Iris B – Rudy Stevenson
  5. Coffee Walk – Ben Tucker