Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American
jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the
bebop musical language of people such as
Charlie Parker,
Dizzy Gillespie, and
Bud Powell to the instrument. Gordon's height was , so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years.