Dexter Gordon
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Dexter Gordon
Summary
Dexter Gordon is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 27, 1923[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on April 25, 1990[5]. He worked as a composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], recording artist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,570 views/month, #5,923 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Dexter Gordon's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
- Dexter Gordon died in Philadelphia[4].
- Dexter Gordon was born on February 27, 1923[3].
- Dexter Gordon died on April 25, 1990[5].
- Dexter Gordon died on April 26, 1990[12].
- Dexter Gordon held citizenship in United States[13].
- Dexter Gordon is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
- Dexter Gordon worked as a composer[6].
- Dexter Gordon's professions included saxophonist[7].
- Dexter Gordon's professions included jazz musician[8].
- Dexter Gordon worked as a recording artist[9].
- Dexter Gordon worked as a musician[10].
- Dexter Gordon's professions included bandleader[15].
- Dexter Gordon's education included a stint at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[16].
- Dexter Gordon received the Paul Acket Award[17].
- Dexter Gordon received the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[18].
- Dexter Gordon received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance[19].
- Dexter Gordon received the NEA Jazz Masters[20].
- Dexter Gordon is recorded as male[21].
- Dexter Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Dexter Gordon's genre is jazz[23].
- Dexter Gordon's genre is bebop[24].
- Dexter Gordon's genre is hard bop[25].
- Dexter Gordon's genre is swing[26].
- Dexter Gordon's record label is recorded as Blue Note[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1923-02-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1990-04-25[31]
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Genre(s): bebop, hard bop, jazz, swing, vocal jazz[32]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, bebop, bop, hard bop, jazz, swing, vocal jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: cc1588e1-5ba3-45a6-b80c-b31035c89339[34]
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Origins and Family
Dexter Gordon was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 27, 1923[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
Education
Dexter Gordon's education included a stint at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], recording artist[9], musician[10], and bandleader[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Paul Acket Award[17], a music award[35], in Netherlands[36]; David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[18], a class of award[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1957[39]; Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance[19], a class of award[40]; and NEA Jazz Masters[20], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1982[43].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 25, 1990[5] and April 26, 1990[12]. Dexter Gordon died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[44].
Why It Matters
Dexter Gordon ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,570 views/month, #5,923 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Ricky Ford[47], a jazz musician[48], b. 1954[49], of United States[50].
FAQs
Where was Dexter Gordon born?
Born in Los Angeles[2], Dexter Gordon…
Where did Dexter Gordon die?
Dexter Gordon passed away in Philadelphia[4].
What did Dexter Gordon do for work?
Dexter Gordon worked as composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], recording artist[9], and musician[10].
Where did Dexter Gordon go to school?
Dexter Gordon was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[16].
What awards did Dexter Gordon receive?
Honors received include Paul Acket Award[17], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[18], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance[19], and NEA Jazz Masters[20].
Who did Dexter Gordon influence?
Dexter Gordon has been cited as an influence by Ricky Ford[47].