Dexter Gordon: Live in Tokyo, 1975 (CD/LP)

Elemental Music presents a complete previously unissued quartet performance by the great Dexter Gordon. This astonishing concert marked Gordon's first appearance ever in Japan, backed by an all-star rhythm section consisting of Kenny Drew on piano, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Albert Tootie Heath on drums. The album includes a 16 pg. booklet containing special essays by famed jazz producer Michael Cuscuna and Dexter's widow, Maxine Gordon. The CD version contains 2 bonus tracks, also previously unreleased. CD: 1. Fried Bananas 2. Days of Wine and Roses 3. Misty 4. Jelly, Jelly, Jelly 5. Rhythm-A-Ning 6. Old Folks LP: A1. Fried Bananas A2. Days of Wine and Roses B1. Misty B2. Jelly, Jelly, Jelly