Dexter Gordon, American saxophonist, composer, and actor (died 1990)

Dexter Gordon

American jazz saxophonist (1923–1990)

Dexter Gordon was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance…