Dexter Gordon Quartet - Swiss Nights, Vol. 1-3 (1980)

Tracklist:

Swiss Nights, Vol. 1



01. Tenor Madness (10:35)
02. Wave (10:43)
03. You've Changed (9:54)
04. Days of Wine and Roses (12:46)

Personnel:
– Dexter Gordon - tenor sax
– Kenny Drew - piano
– Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson - bass
– Alex Riel - drums



Swiss Nights, Vol. 2



01. There Is No Greater Love (14:49)
02. Sticky Wicket (5:38)
03. Darn That Dream (9:34)
04. Montmartre / The Theme (9:45)

The second of three CDs taken from Gordon's appearances at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival showcases the veteran tenor in peak form. With strong support from the talented rhythm section (pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and drummer Alex Riel), Dexter is particularly exciting on a nearly 15-minute version of "There Is No Greater Love," "Wave" and Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning"; the latter two songs were issued for the initial time on this six-song CD reissue. Dexter Gordon is heard throughout at his best.

Personnel:
– Dexter Gordon - tenor sax
– Kenny Drew - piano
– Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson - bass
– Alex Riel - drums

Swiss Nights, Vol. 3



01. Jelly, Jelly, Jelly (12:41)
02. Didn't We (9:24)
03. Sophisticated Lady (9:26)
04. Rhythm-A-Ning (10:36)

Personnel:
– Dexter Gordon - tenor sax, vocal (A1)
– Kenny Drew - piano
– Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson - bass
– Alex Riel - drums
with:
– Joe Newman - trumpet (A1)