Miguel Alvarado 'State of the Saxophone: Dexter Gordon'
Date and Time
- Thursday, May 28, 2026 9pm
Location
Rudy's Jazz Room
809 Gleaves St
Details
An electrifying tribute to the legendary Dexter Gordon, the "Sophisticated Giant" who defined the sound of the modern tenor saxophone. Known for his towering 6'6" stature and an even larger musical presence, Gordon was the first to successfully translate the bebop language of Charlie Parker to the tenor sax, creating a style defined by its deep, "behind-the-beat" swing and witty musical quotes.