Dexter Gordon
Tenor Sax Solo on
Doxy

About

Dexter Gordon's tenor saxophone solo is the first of two improvisations on this extended exploration of Sonny Rollins's beloved composition, which is based on the chord changes of "Ja-Da." Taking eight choruses of the compact 16-bar AABA form in B-flat at 142 BPM, Gordon delivers a masterful extended statement that builds with architectural logic and improvisational wit. His behind-the-beat phrasing and rich, full tone are on full display across this lengthy solo, each chorus adding new melodic ideas while maintaining the swinging momentum that drives the performance.

Dexter Gordon was 43 to 44 years old at the time.