Released Mid August 1966 Label Blue NoteBST 84204 | ||
Recorded May 28-29, 1965Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs Length 41:31 original LP59:01 CD reissue | ||
Gettin' Around is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label. The CD reissue added two additional recordings from the sessions as bonus tracks.
Contents
Reception
The review in Billboard Magazine called Gordon's playing "cool and hot", especially praising his improvisations on "Heartaches". The support of the rhythm section was said to be "A-1 all the way".
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos was less enthusiastic and awarded the album 3½ stars stating "While this is not Gordon's ultimate hard bop date, it is reflective of his cooling out in Europe, adopting a tonal emphasis more under the surface than in your face. It's not essential, but quite enjoyable, and does mark a turning point in his illustrious career".
Track listing
All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated- "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antonio Maria) - 8:26
- "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 5:15
- "Heartaches" (Al Hoffman, John Klenner) - 7:46
- "Shiny Stockings" (Frank Foster) - 6:18
- "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" (Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller) - 6:45
- "Le Coiffeur" - 7:01
- "Very Saxily Yours" - 6:54 (Onzy Matthews) Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Flick of a Trick" - 10:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
Recorded on May 28 (1, 5-6, 8) and May 29 (2-4, 7), 1965.