Gettin' Around
| Gettin' Around | ||||
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| Released | Mid August 1966[1] | |||
| Recorded | May 28–29, 1965 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Englewood Cliffs | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:31 original LP 59:01 CD reissue | |||
| Label | Blue Note BLP 4204 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Gettin' Around is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded over two days in May 1965 and released by Blue Note the following year.[2] The CD reissue added two bonus tracks from the same session.
Reception
[edit]The review in Billboard magazine in 1966 called Gordon's playing "cool and hot", especially praising his improvisations on "Heartaches". The support of the rhythm section was said to be "A-1 all the way".[3]
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos was less enthusiastic stated: "While this is not Gordon's ultimate hard bop date, it is reflective of his cooling out in Europe, adopting a tonal emphasis more under the surface than in your face. It's not essential, but quite enjoyable, and does mark a turning point in his illustrious career."[4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
Track listing
[edit]- "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antonio Maria) – 8:26
- "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) – 5:15
- "Heartaches" (Al Hoffman, John Klenner) – 7:46
- "Shiny Stockings" (Frank Foster) – 6:18
- "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" (Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller) – 6:45
- "Le Coiffeur" (Dexter Gordon) – 7:01
- "Very Saxily Yours" – 6:54 (Onzy Matthews) Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Flick of a Trick" – 10:36 (Ben Tucker) Bonus track on CD reissue
Recorded on May 28 (1, 5–6, 8) and May 29 (2–4, 7), 1965.
Personnel
[edit]- Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibes
- Barry Harris – piano
- Bob Cranshaw – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Billboard Aug 13, 1966
- ^ Dexter Gordon discography accessed November 22, 2010
- ^ "Review: Gettin' Around. Billboard. September 3, 1966.
- ^ a b Nastos, M. G. AllMusic Review accessed November 22, 2010
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 581. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
