Dexter Gordon - Homecoming: Live At The Village Vanguard (1977) [1990 Columbia Jazz Masterpieces]

The acclaim that met Dexter Gordon when he returned to the United States after 14 years in Europe was completely unexpected. Not only did the jazz critics praise the great tenor but there were literally lines of young fans waiting to see his performances. This double CD, recorded during his historic first American tour, improved on the original double LP with the inclusion of previously unreleased versions of "Fried Bananas" and "Body and Soul." Gordon -- in a quintet with trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist Ronnie Mathews, bassist Stafford James, and drummer Louis Hayes -- frequently sounds exuberant on these lengthy performances; eight of the ten songs are at least 11 minutes long. The excitement of the period can definitely be felt in this excellent music.

Tracks:

Disc 1:
1. Gingerbread Boy (Live) 13:52
2. Little Red's Fantasy (Live) 12:49
3. Fenja (Live) 12:48
4. In Case You Haven't Heard (Live) 11:15
5. It's You Or No One (Live) 14:04

Disc 2:
1. Let's Get Down (Live) 13:13
2. 'Round Midnight (Live) 13:12
3. Backstairs (Live) 12:41
4. Fried Bananas (Previously Unissued, Live Recording) 14:33
5. Body And Soul (Previously Unissued, Live Recording) 13:11

Personnel:

Dexter Gordon (tenor saxophone);
Woody Shaw (trumpet, flugelhorn);
Ronnie Matthews (piano);
Stafford James (bass);
Louis Hayes (drums)