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Dexter Gordon Quotes

Dexter Gordon quotes

American Musician February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990

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Dexter Gordon quote: "What I'm doing, I prefer to call that jazz, because it is a..."
What I'm doing, I prefer to call that jazz, because it is a beautiful word - I love it. Dexter Gordon
A lot of times I go back to record and to make a tour, but I'm very happy to do it, because it gives me an opportunity to dig and hear what's going on. Dexter Gordon
Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. Dexter Gordon
It's certainly not just a spot opinion; it's something that obviously has been building up for years. It is also very good for publicity, and it is the kind of recognition that maybe will help financially, also. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It..."
To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche. Dexter Gordon
When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it's composition. If you don't understand what it's about, you're depriving yourself of being really able to communicate this poem. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "Darlin... be-bop is the music of the future."
Darlin... be-bop is the music of the future. Dexter Gordon
If I were to call it black music, that would be untrue. I don't know what that is, unless it would be some African drums or something. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "The music scene is more competitive in the States."
The music scene is more competitive in the States. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "Music is a reservoir... of sounds."
Music is a reservoir... of sounds. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "In nuclear war all men are cremated equal."
In nuclear war all men are cremated equal. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "If you can't play the blues... you might as well hang it up."
If you can't play the blues... you might as well hang it up. Dexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon quote: "In jazz, there is a lot of European influence harmonically."
In jazz, there is a lot of European influence harmonically. Dexter Gordon

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