Dexter Gordon - Go (1962) (2013 Remastered)(Hi-Res 24-192)

Arguably the best of the uniformly excellent sides Gordon cut for Blue Note between 1961 and 1965. The master of bebop tenor saxophone stretches out on six cuts including his own classic 'Cheese Cake' and a Latin-tinged version of Cole Porter's 'Love for Sale.' He also lends his huge tenor sound to gorgeous readings of the ballads 'Where Are You' and 'I Guess I'll Have to Hang My Tears Out to Dry.' Gordon is ably assisted by a dream of a rhythm section featuring Sonny Clark on piano, Butch Warren on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. „Go“ was recorded in New York just before Gordon began an extended European exile.

From the first moments when Dexter Gordon sails into the opening song full of brightness and confidence, it is obvious that Go! is going to be one of those albums where everything just seems to come together magically. A stellar quartet including the stylish pianist Sonny Clark, the agile drummer Billy Higgins, and the solid yet flexible bassist Butch Warren are absolutely crucial in making this album work, but it is still Gordon who shines. Whether he is dropping quotes into "Three O'Clock in the Morning" or running around with spritely bop phrases in "Cheese Cake," the album pops and crackles with energy and exuberance. Beautiful ballads like "I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry" metamorphosize that energy into emotion and passion, but you can still see it there nonetheless. Gordon had many high points in his five decade-long career, but this is certainly the peak of it all.

Tracklist

01. Cheese Cake (2013 Remastered)
02. I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (2013 Remastered)
03. Second Balcony Jump (2013 Remastered)
04. Love For Sale (2013 Remastered)
05. Where Are You? (2013 Remastered)
06. Three O'Clock In The Morning (2013 Remastered)

Dexter Gordon, tenor saxophone
Sonny Clark, piano
Butch Warren, bass
Billy Higgins, drums

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on August 27, 1962
Engineered by Ron McMaster and Rudy VanGelder
Produced by Alfred Lion

Digitally remastered
About the Mastering:

High Resolution Mastering by Alan Yoshida and Robin Lynn at Blanche DuBois, April 2012. The album is accompanied by its original sleeve notes plus additional photos and newly-written package essays.

“In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you've set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder's studio!” – Blue Note President, Don Was.