Straight-ahead Jazz fans are in for a treat with the new release from Elemental Music -- Dexter Gordon Quartet Tokyo 1975. Elemental Music continues their great work on re-issues and archival releases with 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.
You can hear cuts from Tokyo 1975 on Jazz 91.9 WCLK, on Jazz 91.9 WCLK HD2 Mainstream channel and on Sundays, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Jazz Tones with Jay Edwards.