Biting the Apple is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.[1][2] The album was released in the U.S. in collaboration with Inner City Records. The album's title refers to Gordon's return to New York City for a 1976 performance after living abroad for many years.[3][4]
| Biting the Apple | ||||
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| Studio album by Dexter Gordon Quartet | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | November 9, 1976 | |||
| Studio | CI Recording Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 56:15 CD with bonus tracks | |||
| Label | SteepleChase SCS 1080 | |||
| Producer | Nils Winther | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [6] |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "It is highly recommended, as are all of Dexter Gordon's SteepleChase recordings from this period".[5]
Track listing
edit- "Apple Jump" (Dexter Gordon) – 11:28
- "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 7:30
- "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 9:58 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 8:49 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Skylark" (Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 8:36
- "A La Modal" (Gordon) – 10:05
Personnel
editReferences
edit- ^ Dexter Gordon discography, accessed March 24, 2015
- ^ SteepleChase Records discography, accessed March 24, 2015
- ^ Levesque, Roger (September 30, 1990). "Dexter Gordon Delivers Treasure Trove from Across the Atlantic". Edmonton Journal. p. 28.
- ^ Allan, William (December 11, 1977). "Jazz is back...big...on Records". The Pittsburgh Press.
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Biting the Apple – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 583. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.