Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He was among the most influential early bebop musicians. Gordon's height was 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm), so he was also known as "Long Tall Dexter" and "Sophisticated Giant". His studio and performance career spanned more than 40 years.

27 February 1923

Born on the same birth day (27 February): Adrian Smith (musician) • Aitor González • Debra Monk • Diniyar Bilyaletdinov • Hans Rookmaaker • Hugo Black • Jovan Krkobabić • Klaus-Dieter Sieloff • Natalie Grandin • René Clemencic • Roberto Assagioli

Born in the same month (February 1923): Ben Weider • Buddy DeFranco • Charles Durning • Chuck Yeager • Clem Windsor • Dante Lavelli • Gyula Lóránt • Jay Hebert • Michael A. Bilandic • Red Schoendienst • Samuel Willenberg • Yelena Bonner