Dexter Gordon Quartet – Manhattan Symphonie (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1978)

Dexter Gordon Quartet – Manhattan Symphonie is a studio album by tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon, recorded at CBS Recording Studios in New York and released by Columbia in 1978. It dates from the period after Gordon's return to the US in 1976, following some 14 years in Europe. With George Cables, Rufus Reid and Eddie Gladden he plays standards such as "As Time Goes By" and an extended "Body And Soul", plus Coltrane's "Moment's Notice". Michael Cuscuna produced, and the liner notes are by Pete Hamill. This copy is a US pressing on Columbia (FC 35608).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia FC 35608
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US
• Country: USA
• Year: 1978
• Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf / corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH 672).

Tracklist

Side A

1. As Time Goes By (Herman Hupfeld)
2. Moment's Notice (John Coltrane)
3. Tanya (Donald Byrd)

Side B

1. Body And Soul (Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour / Frank Eyton)
2. I Told You So (George Cables)
3. LTD (Dexter Gordon)

Personnel

Dexter Gordon (tenor saxophone), George Cables (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), Eddie Gladden (drums).

Production: Michael Cuscuna; executive producer: Maxine Gregg; recorded and mixed by Jerry Smith. Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York.

FAQ

Is Manhattan Symphonie a live album?
No. It was recorded in the studio, at CBS Recording Studios in New York. Live recordings from this period appeared on other albums, such as Homecoming from the Village Vanguard.

Who plays in Dexter Gordon's quartet?
George Cables on piano, Rufus Reid on bass and Eddie Gladden on drums. This rhythm section backed Gordon regularly in the late 1970s.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear, here on edges and corners. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Dexter Gordon records?
Yes, for example The Montmartre Collection Vol. 1 and Billie's Bounce. More titles are in our Jazz collection.