DEXTER GORDON GO STILL SEALED MUSIC MATTERS REISSUE FROM ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES

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Dexter Gordon Go! on Limited Edition 180g LP

Commemorative 75th Anniversary Series from Music Matters featuring 12 of the Very Best Blue Note Releases in the Original 33 RPM Format

 Remastered from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

RARE/OUT OF PRINT !! ONLY 2500 COPIES MADE !!

In 1962, when the 39-year old Dexter Gordon recorded Go!, he had already lived a lifetime in jazz. After gaining experience playing with the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Louis Armstrong, in 1945, Gordon became the first tenor-saxophonist to not only master bebop but to develop his own distinctive sound in the new style. He recorded with Dizzy Gillespie and as a leader, and starred in late night jam sessions in Los Angeles with fellow tenors Wardell Gray and Teddy Edwards. After a largely uneventful decade in the 1950s, Gordon made a major comeback in 1961 when he emerged in prime form on Blue Note, recording Dexter Calling.

 Its follow-up album Go! was even better. Joined in his quartet by the great pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Butch Warren and drummer Billy Higgins, Gordon really digs into the colorful program. On such numbers as “Three O’Clock In The Morning” (a standard that was extinct after the early 1920s), “Love For Sale,” his own “Cheesecake,” and “I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry,” Gordon plays chorus after chorus of outstanding ideas in his huge tone. He caresses the melodies, creates solos that are full of swing, wit, and inspiration, and makes every phrase sound personal, fresh and original.

 There was no mistaking Dexter Gordon for anyone else, and he always gave one the impression that he could play for hours without running out of inventive ideas or personality. Go! is an album that grows in interest and power with each listen. It is Dexter Gordon at the height of his powers!

 All New Mastering:

While Music Matters wanted to use the original 33rpm format to honor the 75 years since Blue Note was founded in 1939, they did not want to sacrifice sonically, because only the very best sound can fully reveal the exquisite subtleties contained in this music. Consequently, over the past several years they have worked tirelessly with Cohearent Audio, and dedicated themselves to improvements in every area of the mastering process. Nothing was spared to make these the definitive 33RPM Blue Note reissues.

 With an additional 75K worth of studio upgrades, featuring all WEL Signature Audioquest cable and an all new class A front end, the results will become apparent when you listen to these exceptional recordings. These studio upgrades have reached a point where they are now confident that the 33 rpm format will not only honor the originals, but also fully present the sonic wonders contained on these master tapes.

 So now, as we look to 2014 to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of Blue Note records, Music Matters has hand picked what they think are some of the finest offerings on the label, all from the original master tapes. These recordings will be offered at 33RPM just as they were originally manufactured by the label.

Quality Jackets and Session Photos:

Music Matters will still feature their original gatefold jackets and sessions photos in these new releases. All jackets have been painstakingly recreated using the original Francis Wolf cover images, session photos, and original pantone colors where applicable-exactly like our acclaimed 45RPM series.

 Features:

• Remastered from the original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note master tapes • Remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

• Pressed on 180 gram virgin vinyl LPs by RTI • Ultra-durable, extra thick album jackets

• Gatefold album with session photos in stunning high resolution