Dexter Gordon quotes

Dexter Gordon was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. Renowned for his big, warm sound and charismatic stage presence, he played a key role in the evolution of bebop and modern jazz. He inspired generations of musicians and helped bridge the gap between American and European jazz scenes. Here are 10 of his quotes:

In nuclear war, all men are cremated equal. (Dexter Gordon)

If you can't play the Blues you might as well hang it up.

Dexter Gordon

A lot of times I go back to record and to make a tour, but I'm very happy to do it, because it gives me an opportunity to dig and hear what's going on.

Dexter Gordon

Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people.

Dexter Gordon

When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it's composition. If you don't understand what it's about, you're depriving yourself of being really able to communicate this poem.

Dexter Gordon

What I'm doing, I prefer to call that jazz, because it is a beautiful word - I love it.

Dexter Gordon

Music is a reservoir... of sounds.

Dexter Gordon

To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche.

Dexter Gordon

In jazz, there is a lot of European influence harmonically.

Dexter Gordon

If I were to call it black music, that would be untrue. I don't know what that is, unless it would be some African drums or something.

Dexter Gordon

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: February 27, 1923
Died: April 25, 1990
Quotes count: 10

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