Tribute to Dexter

Tenor man Dexter Gordon lived from 1923 to 1990. He developed a
worldwide fame for his big, gutsy sound, his command of jazz vocabulary,
and his ability to inspire audiences.
“Tribute to Dexter” takes a signature lick of Gordon’s and works it into
prominence within two contrasting movements. The first movement, Blue,
is lyrical and subtle in its treatment, with a steady, patterned
accompaniment created to facilitate ballad-tempo solos (written or
improvised). Boppin’, the second movement, uses offbeat rhythms to
displace the beat and create contrast. An effective and innovative way to
end either a concert or to use as an encore.