Doin' Allright

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After spending most of the '50s away from the scene, saxophonist Dexter Gordon entered the recording studio in 1961 to create what became the first in a series of seven incredible albums for Blue Note. On Doin' Allright he proved why the world needed him back. Gordon assuredly embraced the inventive melodicism of Lester Young with the striking harmonies of Charlie Parker. He also mastered the art of quoting other musical passages within a cogent solo. As the reissue proves, the results are timeless, especially on such achingly beautiful ballads as "You've Changed." Although Gordon used a group of studio musicians---rather than his own band---on this date everybody sounds remarkably cohesive. This session also featured then 23-year-old whiz-kid trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. --Aaron Cohen

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Average customer rating: Dexter Gordon Doin' Allright Nothing but class Doin' Allright The First Classic Blue Note by Dex

Doin' Allright Dexter Gordon Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Flight Up Dexter Calling... Our Man in Paris Go! Gettin' Around ASIN: B0002IQ9RI Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. I Was Doing Allright
2. You've Changed
3. For Regulars Only
4. Society Red
5. It's You Or No One
6. I Want More
7. For Regulars Only (Alternate Take)

Customer Reviews:

Dexter Gordon Doin' Allright.......2007-07-13

I don't know if this a review of the cd as a product or an album. Either way a cd's a cd and an album is an album. This is groove orientated jazz. Kind of boring. If you want some crazy tenor sax ish check out pharoahe sanders "Thembi."

Nothing but class.......2005-07-25

It's no mistake that one of Dexter Gordon's albums was titled, "The Panther!" Gordon was one of the most sure-footed tenor saxophonists ever, and his art was in constructing flawlessly confident, piledriving solos full of swagger and grace.

Gordon never tried to be anything but a practitioner of straight-ahead mainstream jazz, a consummate professional. His horn playing is note perfect and crisp as the starch on his collar. On this album, he has a perfect foil in the brash, young trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.

The album starts rolling with the suave "I Was Doing Allright", and hits its stride with the originals, "For Regulars Only", and "Society Red".

My first exposure to Gordon was seeing a replay of his performance at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, Iowa in 1979--a performance that is still available on tape. Gordon, I remember, would acknowledge applause at the end of a tune by grinning and waggling his sax back and forth on its harness. He was fully aware that he was the best.

I would give the album five stars, but for the fact that the relaxed feel at times is almost laconic. It's swing to unwind by, from a player who anticipated Rollins and Coltrane, but never joined them in their free flights.

Doin' Allright.......2005-03-26

Being that I'm a huge Dexter Gordon fan, I was extremely happy last summer when I found out that Blue Note was adding three more of Dex's classics to the RVG series. This session happened to be the first one I picked up and it actually turns out to be my favorite of the three (the other two are "Dexter Calling" and "One Flight Up"). The present session is the first one Dexter ever did for Blue Note and still ranks up with his best. The personnel includes the then young but amazing Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Horace Parlan on piano, George Tucker on bass, Al Harewood on drums,and of course, LTD himself. Hubbard and Gordon compliment each other perfectly, which explains why they ended up working together again a few more times in the future. The ensemble treat Gershwin's "I Was Doing All Right" in a very laid-back, relaxing manner which really shows off every member for all their worth. Dex's rendition of "You've Changed" to me qualifies as one of the best ballad performances ever recorded. Hubbard and Parlan both have nice solos here but it is truly Dex's showcase and he certainly makes the most of it. "For Regulars Only" and "Society Red" are two compelling Dexter originals. From listening to these awesome tracks, it is easy to see why they are still played quite often today. "It's You or No One" is nothing short of a flagwaver and swings like there's no tomorrow. Dex liked this version so much that it became a standard part of his performance repitoire and can be heard also on his 1976 "Homecoming" disc. Like most RVG editions, "Doin' Allright" also comes with two great extra tracks. "I Want More", one of Dex's best compositions from both his performance in "The Connection" and from his classic "Dexter Calling", is now heard here. It truly is a great version and it is interesting to contrast it with the equally awesome "Dexter Calling" version. The other extra track is an alternate take of "For Regulars Only" which really does not sound that bad in comparison to the master take. "Doin' Allright" is a spectacular session on every front that should be owned by every serious jazz fan!

The First Classic Blue Note by Dex.......2004-08-08

After a brief absence, it is great to have "Doin' Allright" returned to the Blue Note catalog via the RVG series. The albums Dexter Gordon made for Blue Note in the 1960s revived his career, and I believe they are his greatest lasting achievement. "Doin' Allright" was Dex's first recording for Blue Note, recorded on May 6, 1961 during a stateside visit and just three days before "Dexter Calling" (see my review). This session is memorable for his frontline partnership with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, the magical rhythm support of the Horace Parlan Trio (Parlan on piano, George Tucker on bass and Al Harewood on drums), and two Gordon originals that would become legendary jazz numbers, "For Regulars Only" and "Society Red." In all, Dexter shows us even after an eight-year recording hiatus, he's still "Doin' Allright."

Average customer rating: Pure Heaven Not as good as Ballads Simply wonderful should be subtitled "With Freddie Hubbard" should be subtitled "With Freddie Hubbard"

Doin' Allright Dexter Gordon Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gettin' Around Our Man in Paris Dexter Calling... ASIN: B000005HC7 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I Was Doing All Right
2. You've Changed
3. For Regulars Only
4. For Regulars Only (Alt. Take)
5. Society Red
6. It's You Or No One
7. I Want More

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After spending most of the '50s away from the scene, saxophonist Dexter Gordon entered the recording studio in 1961 to create what became the first in a series of seven incredible albums for Blue Note. On Doin' Allright he proved why the world needed him back. Gordon assuredly embraced the inventive melodicism of Lester Young with the striking harmonies of Charlie Parker. He also mastered the art of quoting other musical passages within a cogent solo. As the reissue proves, the results are timeless, especially on such achingly beautiful ballads as "You've Changed." Although Gordon used a group of studio musicians---rather than his own band---on this date everybody sounds remarkably cohesive. This session also featured then 23-year-old whiz-kid trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. --Aaron Cohen

Customer Reviews:

Pure Heaven.......2004-08-22

This is no doubt a 5 Star CD! Not only is the title track excellent, but on Society Red, Dexter gives chorus after chorus of blissful blues. The man just talks to you. Every line is a great riff. I could spend all day listening to this one!

Not as good as Ballads.......2002-01-22

At first listening. The first song is a disapointment. As the CD continues the tracks become easier to listen to. Like a glass of wine after it gets to breath, the tracks become more pallatable. Ballads is still my favorite!

Simply wonderful.......2001-08-07

Each of Dexter Gordon's Blue Note sessions is magic in their own right. This date, which also features Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and Horace Parlan on piano, deserves special mention. "I Was Doing All Right" is a swinging, singing, happy and absolutely infectious medium tempo number that exudes joy. "You've Changed" is one of Gordon's most enduring ballad performances. And "Society Red" is one of those classic nocturnal, minor-key Blue Note slow struts that captures the distinctive sound and the attitude of that era.

should be subtitled "With Freddie Hubbard".......2001-02-25

Full of bounce, energy and infectious melody lines, this is my favorite Gordon album. What separates this session from the justifiably popular "Go" and "Our Man in Paris" is the pairing with trumpeter Hubbard. The two sound so good together, it's a pity that this was there only recording date. Although this current release is not a Rudy Van Gelder remaster, it sounds great and is essential for fans of either Hubbard or Gordon.

should be subtitled "With Freddie Hubbard".......2001-02-25

Full of bounce, energy and infectious melody lines, this is my favorite Gordon album. What separates this session from the justifiably popular "Go" and "Our Man in Paris" is the pairing with trumpeter Hubbard. The two sound so good together, it's a pity that this was there only recording date. Although this current release is not a Rudy Van Gelder remaster, it sounds great and is essential for fans of either Hubbard or Gordon.

Average customer rating:

Doin' Allright Dexter Gordon Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005GKAH Release Date: 1993-11-24

Tracks:

1. I Was Doing All Right
2. You've Changed
3. For Regulars Only
4. For Regulars Only [Alternate Take]
5. Society Red
6. It's You or No One
7. I Want More

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Doin' Allright ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CBO0S0 Release Date: 2006-01-31

Average customer rating:

Doin' Allright Dexter Gordon Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00016ZQPW Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. I Was Doing All Right
2. You've Changed
3. For Regulars Only
4. Society Red
5. It's You or No One

Album Description

Japanese 24-bit remastered reissue of 1961 album is packaged in a miniature LP sleeve & features 7 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'I Want More' & 'For Regulars Only' (alt. take). Toshiba-EMI. 2004.

Album Details

24bit Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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